Oakland Promise's General Scholarship is open to any student graduating from an Oakland district or charter high school with at least a 2.00 unweighted GPA (measured after 11th grade) who can demonstrate financial need — for example, qualifying for free/reduced lunch, being unhoused, being in foster care, or having a FAFSA/CADAA Student Aid Index of $25,000 or less. Recipients get $1,000 per year, plus an additional $2,000 for enrolling directly in a two-year or Career Technical Education program, or $4,000 for enrolling directly in a four-year program. To apply, students submit the online application along with their FAFSA/CA Dream Act summary and an unofficial transcript.
Eligibility
DemographicsMust graduate from an Oakland Unified School District or Oakland charter high school and show financial need (free/reduced lunch, unhoused, foster care, or FAFSA/CADAA SAI of $25,000 or less).
Applying
Base award is $1,000/year for all recipients, plus a one-time $2,000 (2-year/CTE) or $4,000 (4-year) bonus for enrolling directly after high school.