Summer Celebration 2026!
Join us at the Residence Inn in downtown Berkeley on June 7th, 10 am-12 pm, for our celebration of our new and graduating scholars. We hope to see you there!
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Celebrating Lynn Walker’s Impact
In July 2014, Lynn joined the BCS team, working alongside then-executive director Joleen Eeson Ruffin and took on the role of providing support for our scholars. She has always been a ferocious advocate for our scholars. Whether it's a call for help in selecting courses, deciding on majors, navigating relationships with professors, roommates, or friends,…
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What we’re grateful for
Last week, amid all the uncertainty and chaos, we decided to pause and do something simple: share what we're grateful for. Our team held a potluck and took some time to reflect on what we're truly grateful for—the moments, the people, and the small wins that remind us why this work matters. We wanted to…
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Summer Picnic 2025
BCS knows how to throw a picnic! Our annual summer gathering this July at the Berkeley Marina was everything! A little food, some friendly competition, and the gorgeous views of the water created the perfect location for connection and celebration. It's really all about good company. BCS scholars, their families, alumni, mentors, and staff are…
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2025 Summer Celebration
The BCS community gathered for one of our most inspiring annual traditions: our June Celebration. Together, we honored 31 graduates and welcomed 30 new scholars into our programs, joined by mentors, alumni, families, and friends. The energy in the room was filled with joy and hope for the future as scholars shared their stories and…
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2025 High Hopes Program Applications Now Open!
Now accepting applications for the 2025 High Hopes Scholarship Programs. At Berkeley Community Scholars, we offer two college success programs with one goal – completing a bachelor's degree. The two programs are: The Bachelor's Degree High Hopes Scholarship Program (BDHH) is a college success program designed to provide advising, mentorship, career readiness, community support, and…
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2024 Impact Report
Our scholars have flourished, transforming seeds of potential into accomplishments that will bear fruit for future generations. With the nurturing support of our community, they are paving the way toward a more equitable future for themselves and those who follow. At Berkeley Community Scholars, we are committed to our program model because it works—nearly 80%…
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Welcome 2024 Scholars!
This June, we were delighted to welcome our 2024 High Hopes Scholarship class. In total, 19 new students joined our program: 9 are attending community college and 12 freshmen are going to schools across California with one student attending Xavier University in Louisiana and one student attending Drexel University in Philadelphia. Additionally, 7 Community College…
