Oakland Promise · $8,000-$16,000 · Past, check next cycle
Who qualifies
Must graduate during the 2025-26 school year from an Oakland district or charter high school
Have earned a 3.50 unweighted GPA as of your Spring 11th grade unofficial transcript
Apply to a minimum of three 4-year colleges
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: must graduate during the 2025-26 school year from an oakland district or charter high school; have earned a 3.50 unweighted gpa as of your spring 11th grade unofficial transcript; apply to a minimum of three 4-year colleges. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.