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

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BCS High Hopes Scholars graduate at 6x the national rate of their peers.

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Berkeley Community Scholars empowers Berkeley youth who face racial, economic, and other barriers to achieving their college dreams by providing a unique experience of scholarships, advising, mentoring, and a community of support.

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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.

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

News & Announcements

  • 2024 High Hopes Program Applications Now Open!

Now accepting applications for the 2024 High Hopes Scholarship Programs.

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    Colleen

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    December 1, 2023

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  • Welcome 2023 Scholars!

Introducing the 2023 High Hopes Scholars and congratulations to our recent college graduates!

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  • Remembering Dorothy Walker

Dorothy spent six decades of local activism which touched practically every aspect of Berkeley life.

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    Sherry

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    June 21, 2023

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