Great Expectations Awards

Institution

East Bay College Fund

Deadline

February

Award

Amount: $16,000 over 4 years
Award Number: Varies
GPA Required: 3.0-3.7 (exceptions on a case by case basis)

Field

All fields of study

Address

2201 Broadway, Suite 208
Oakland , CA 94612

Contact

Phone: 510-836-8900
Email: info@eastbaycollegefund.org

Specifics

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a senior attending an Oakland public high school during the 2013-14 academic year
• Demonstrated academic preparation to succeed in college
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles to achieve academic and personal goals (resiliency)
• Life skills: responsible, resourceful and involved with others (work, school, family, community)
• Documented financial need
• Must have applied to at least two 4-year colleges
- We encourage applicants to apply to a range of 4-year colleges
- This includes private schools, UC’s and CSU’s• Will be attending a four-year accredited college or university in the U.S. in Fall 2014• 3.0 – 3.7 Cumulative GPA (Exceptions to be made on a case-by-case basis)