What Makes East Bay College Fund Unique?

• Great Expectations Awards are substantial four-year $16,000 scholarships ($4,000/year). Most scholarship programs provide only one-year awards.
• East Bay College Fund has a well-established mentoring program to help students succeed in the college environment.
• East Bay College Fund seeks public high school students who are often overlooked in the scholarship process. Focus is on students in significant financial need with GPA’s between 3.0 and 3.7, who have overcome personal or family difficulties while achieving excellent academic records.
• An East Bay College Fund professional counselor provides college guidance, personal support, and life skills workshops for its scholars.
• Great Expectations Awards are available to students in less traditional school settings, whereas most other scholarships are open only to students in “comprehensive” high schools.
• Great Expectation Scholars may attend the 4-year accredited college or university of their choice, anywhere in the U.S.
• 100% of scholarship-designated funds go directly to students. Administrative funds are raised separately.
• Donors can participate as part of a donor group that funds a four-year scholarship. People of widely varying means can help support East Bay College Fund youth.
• Donors may name their scholarships and develop close relationships with their Scholars, if desired.