Save the Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Featuring Local Artist Goapele and The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
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Best friends Clarresha Slay and Clarisha Walton of Oakland share sound-alike names, similarly dazzling smiles-and an exceptional drive to overcome personal hardships that have plagued their youth. On Thursday, May 22, the two graduating seniors from Oakland’s Castlemont-Leadership Prep High School shared a celebratory moment when they accepted $16,000 scholarships from the East Bay College Fund… (more)
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Mission
East Bay College Fund helps resilient public high school seniors, under-represented in higher education, go to college and expand their life opportunities. East Bay College Fund aspires to involve the whole community in providing college scholarships, mentoring, and support networks to assist these young people in realizing their full potential…. Learn more
Scholarships
East Bay College Fund grants $16,000 Great Expectations Awards to Oakland and Emeryville public high school students who attend four-year colleges/universities. Recipients demonstrate maturity, self-disciple, and high expectations for themselves. The selection process begins in January and awards are publicly presented in May… Learn more
Get Involved
East Bay College Fund scholarships and mentoring support are made possible through the involvement of a wide variety of donors and volunteers. See how your involvement can help make a difference in the lives of young people…. Learn more
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