http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org 6114 La Salle Avenue, #314 Oakland, California 94611 Telephone: 510.594.4004 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:47:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Adedayo Abioye · Solomon Cooper · Hilario Garcia-Moron · Mikhael Hines · Michael Jefferson · Jasmine Johnson · Marc-keia Jones · Ashytin Lowe · Stephanie Martinez · Trinh Nguyen · Alicia Ramirez · Inocente Rios Oregon · Jose Rodriguez · Husai Saidhakim · Clarresha Slay · Hugo Torres · Sergio ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/115/2008-scholars/ East Bay College Fund gives out 22 scholarships to Oakland, Emeryville youths OAKLAND, CA-May 20, 2008 Contra Costa Times--Montclarion/Piedmonter 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 ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/111/best-friends-beat-odds-head-to-college/ The catch: Youths will need to earn high school diplomas Oakland Tribune By Katy Murphy, STAFF WRITER Article Created: 03/22/2008 02:37:25 AM PDT OAKLAND — They are 10 and 11 years old, more than six years shy of the college application crunch. But if they earn good grades and graduate from high school, the ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/106/1000-scholarships-offered-to-fifth-graders-in-oakland/ For Immediate Release March 19, 2008 On Thursday, March 20, fifth graders at a trailblazing Oakland public school will get a jump-start on their college education. The East Bay College Fund, a nonprofit scholarship organization, is pledging $1,000 college scholarships to each member of the 2008 graduating class at Think College Now (TCN), a college preparatory ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/105/east-bay-college-fund-teams-up-to-help-fifth-graders-head-to-college/ The spotlight is on: Joann Castillo, Mentor (click here to learn more!)   ***************************************************************************** 2008 “Great Expectations” Awards Ceremony On Thursday, May 22 twenty-two outstanding scholars from Oakland and Emeryville public high schools were presented with the Great Expectations Award. Each student will receive a $16,000 scholarship ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/102/102/ DOWNLOAD our latest newsletter: Spring 2007 Download Previous newsletters: Winter 2007 Sign up to receive our Quarterly Newsletter * required Email Address: * First Name: Last Name: http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/100/winter-newsletter/ 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.    ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/89/89/ Henry Grant, a 2007 East Bay College Fund Scholar (Oakland High/Colgate University), wants to become a politician and have a profound impact on society. On June 2, 2007 he had the opportunity to meet Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama at a local fundraiser.. . . http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/57/2007-scholar-meets-presidential-candidate-barack-obama/ Thursday, September 18--Click here for more details! ************************************************************************************************** Each Spring, East Bay College Fund holds a special public ceremony to honor its newly selected Scholars and present the Great Expectations awards. 2008 "Great Expectations" Awards Ceremony On Thursday, May 22 twenty-two outstanding scholars from Oakland and Emeryville public high schools were presented with ... http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/30/event-information/ Visit our Events Calendar for upcoming events, meetings and gatherings. . . . http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/34/calendar/