Berkeley Community Scholars | Advancing the Futures of Berkeley Youth

Our Programs

Our High Hopes Scholarship Programs help Berkeley public school graduates flourish in college and beyond.

Our Impact

86% of our scholars are persisting in/have graduated from college—6x the national rate for their peers.

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Become A Mentor

Mentor a High Hopes Scholar during their four year college journey.

Our Vision

We envision a more equitable future in which our scholars, who embody the diversity, spirit and values of our community, achieve their aspirations and become more economically secure.

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Apply to Our Programs

Our two programs support Berkeley public high school students attending four year universities or Berkeley City College with the intention of transferring to a four year university.

Support Our Programs

Donations to our organization help us provide a powerful combination of financial assistance and mentoring—closing the opportunity gap for students in our community.