Scholarship Opportunity

Oakland Promise Great Expectations Scholarship

Offered by Oakland Promise

College funding for qualifying Oakland seniors pursuing a four-year degree. Recommender information is due February 26, 2027.

Minimum GPA3.5+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

Class of 2027

OpensNovember 9, 2026
DeadlineMarch 5, 2027

Eligibility

  • Graduate from an Oakland district or charter high school during 2026–2027.
  • Have at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA on the spring 11th-grade transcript.
  • Demonstrate financial need through the provider's qualifying criteria.
  • Apply to at least three four-year colleges and enter a four-year college directly after high school.

Requirements

  • Submit the FAFSA or California Dream Act submission summary and unofficial transcript.
  • Complete the General application plus three essays of 250–350 words each.
  • Provide recommender contact information by February 26, 2027; one recommendation is required.
  • Use the earlier program-specific deadline: the portal header instead lists March 14, 2027. Confirm discrepancies with Oakland Promise.

How to Apply

  1. 1Register in the Class of 2027 portal and complete the relevant application.
  2. 2Selected applicants attend an interview; the dated timeline lists March 29–April 2, 2027.

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