WHERE TALENT, NOT CIRCUMSTANCE, DETERMINES WHAT'S POSSIBLE.

WHERE TALENT, NOT CIRCUMSTANCE, DETERMINES WHAT'S POSSIBLE.

What is Bay Scholars

Bay Scholars opens doors to life-changing educational opportunities for promising young people from under-resourced Bay Area communities.

At a Glance

  • We award a $14,000 need-based, merit scholarship over four years of high school.

  • Serving 500+ Scholars Annually

  • 99%+ College Enrollment Rate

“Ever since I was little I wanted to be an astronaut, so going to college to pursue my dreams means a lot.”

“Ever since I was little I wanted to be an astronaut, so going to college to pursue my dreams means a lot.”

– Amir D.

What is Bay Scholars

Bay Scholars opens doors to life-changing educational opportunities for promising young people from under-resourced Bay Area communities.

At a Glance

  • We award a $14,000 need-based, merit scholarship over four years of high school.

  • Serving 500+ Scholars Annually

  • 99%+ College Enrollment Rate

“Ever since I was little I wanted to be an astronaut, so going to college to pursue my dreams means a lot.”

“Ever since I was little I wanted to be an astronaut, so going to college to pursue my dreams means a lot.”

– Amir D.

Scholar Success Stories

Every scholarship changes a life. These are the stories of Bay Scholars who’ve turned their opportunity into success.

Scholar Success Stories

Every scholarship changes a life. These are the stories of Bay Scholars who’ve turned their opportunity into success.

In Their Own Words

Hear directly from Bay Scholars students as they share how access to a quality education has transformed their lives — and their futures. These are the voices of resilience, gratitude, and hope that inspire everything we do.

In Their Own Words

Hear directly from Bay Scholars students as they share how access to a quality education has transformed their lives — and their futures. These are the voices of resilience, gratitude, and hope that inspire everything we do.

Become a Sponsor for our Annual Luncheon

Become a Sponsor for our Annual Luncheon

Join community leaders and changemakers in supporting Bay Scholars at our 12th Annual Giving Thanks by Giving Back Luncheon. Your sponsorship helps provide life-changing scholarships, mentorship, and resources that open doors for Bay Area youth to thrive in high school, college, and beyond.