On this page, you’ll learn all about the services, resources, and support Berkeley Hope Scholars offers to help undergraduate students thrive!
Visit our Community Space!
Our community space is located in the Cesar Chaves Student Center, Room 109.
Our fridge is stocked with frozen and fresh meals, while our pantry has shelf-stable items and snacks such as soups, chips, cliff bars, dry fruit, oatmeal, and popcorn.
It is stocked with essential academic supplies to support your success, like access to free printing, a variety of basic office supplies (pens, paper, highlighters, sticky notes, etc.), and exam materials like blue books and scantrons.
Supportive Connections
We provide personalized support and guidance to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom:
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Holistic Academic Counseling
Our BHS Academic Acheivement Counselor is trained to provide Holistic Academic Counseling that focuses on empowering students in their personal, proffesional, and academic lives. -
Mental Health Counseling
Scholars can access a dedicated mental health professional who understand the unique needs of BHS students and can provide ongoing support. -
Financial Aid Counseling
Scholars can connected with a dedicated BHS financial aid advisor who can help them understand the ins and outs of their financial aid package. - Peer & Professional Mentorship
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Professional Mentorship is student driven mentor program in which we match our scholars with a professional in a field or study similar to them
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Berkeley Hope Buddies is a peer mentorship program designed to support scholars through their first semester by matching them with another Berkeley Hope Scholar
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Campus Referrals
Need something outside of BHS? We help connect scholars to trusted campus partners and resources that meet their needs.
Financial & Basic Needs Support
We’re here to make sure your basic needs are met so you can focus on your goals:
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Priority Housing
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Priority Registration
- Textbooks and Supplies
- BHS Scholarship
- For their first year apart of the program, scholars receive a $3000 dollar scholarship ( $1500 for their first semester and another for their second)
- For every continuing year in the program, scholars receive $2000 (dispersed $1000 per semester)
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Satelite Food Pantry
Scholars can access a satellite food pantry, in partnership with the Basic Needs Center, where they can pick up fresh Cal Dining meals, frozen meals, shelf-stable items, snacks, and more!
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Emergency Funding
This fund provides limited financial assistance to students who have exhausted all allocated BHS funds and are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship. Emergency funds can be used for unexpected, non-recurring, financial distress.
