East Bay College Fund was founded in 2002 to help resilient public school students, who are under-represented in
higher education, to access and succeed in college. We involve the whole community in providing college access
services, scholarships, mentoring, and support networks to assist students in realizing their full potential.
Since our launching, we have also awarded 277 $16,000 Great Expectations scholarships. In 2014 we awarded 50
new 4-year scholarships in addition to new $1,000 1-year scholarships! To date, 80% of East Bay College Fund
Scholars have graduated college—triple the national average for our demographic. Our students’ success is due in
part to receiving high-touch college advising, mentoring, retreats, on-campus peer supports, and scholarships.
Pictured Above: Prior Scholars now enrolled in various colleges and universities.
ATTENTION CLASS OF 2015!
APPICATIONS FOR ALL EAST BAY COLLEGE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE DUE: FEBRAURY 12, 2015
Great Expectations Scholars receive a $16,000 scholarship, paid over 4 years (1-year $1,000 scholarships
will also be available)
A Personal Mentor and a College Counselor through college graduation
All scholarship recipients will join a college campus-based CREW Peer Mentoring Group
Individualized assistance with Financial Aid, Career Networking, and Life Skills Development
SCHOLARS RECEIVE:
Applicant must be a senior attending an Oakland public high school
Applicant must plan to attend a four-year accredited college or university in the U. S.
Cumulative 3.0 - 3.7 GPA. (Note: 25% of our Scholars are outside of this range).
Applicant must demonstrate financial need (have completed FAFSA)
Applicant must demonstrate:
Academic Preparation to succeed in college
Resiliency to overcome obstacles and achieve academic and personal goals
Life Skills: Responsible, Resourceful, and Involved with others (work, school, family,
community)
ELGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Need support to Apply for College, Financial Aid and Scholarships? East Bay College Fund has full-time
College Advisors in College Centers at Castlemont, Oakland High, and Oakland Tech or:
www.eastbaycollegefund.org
[email protected]