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Oakland Promise

    The Oakland Promise was established in 2016 for students who graduate from Oakland Unified School District attending selected pilot schools. High school students must live in Oakland and have attended Oakland Unified School District for at least three years. Students receive up to $1000 for attending any two-year college or up to $4,000 for any 4-year institution on a last dollar basis. The program is supported by the East Bay College Fund.

    Year the Program was Founded 

    2016

    Website Links 

    http://www.eastbaycollegefund.org/our-programs/scholarships/oakland-promise-scho…

    Promise Typology Category 

    Place-based programs

    State 

    California

    Residency Requirement 

    N/A

    K-12 School Attendance Requirement 

    School District

    Type of Award 

    Financial Award

    Financial Award is Limited to Students with Financial Need 

    Yes

    Financial Award is Limited to Students who Meet Academic Achievement Requirements 

    Yes

    Disbursement of Financial Aid 

    Last Dollar

    Year Requirement for Full Aid 

    3

    Sponsored by Single Agency 

    Yes

    Program Offers Support Services 

    Yes