Bachelor's Degree High Hopes Program

Berkeley Community Scholars

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/2/2025

Closes: 3/6/2026

The Bachelor's Degree High Hopes Program offers need-based scholarships and college success support to graduating seniors from Berkeley Technology Academy or Berkeley High School in California. Selection criteria include academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, and community service. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need, are first-generation college students, or identify as part of a group historically underrepresented on college campuses.

Win up to

$16,000

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Attending Berkeley Technology Academy or Berkeley High School in Berkeley, California

High school senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Fulltime student

Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

Demonstrate financial need Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, are firstgeneration college students, or identify as part of a group historically underrepresented on college campuses.