College Completion
Our vision is to dramatically increase the number of college graduates from Oakland public schools.
Our Vision is to Dramatically Increase the Number of College Graduates from Oakland Public Schools.
Oakland high school seniors enrolling in college in Fall 2022 can apply for an Oakland Promise scholarship program beginning November 1, 2021.
- Scholarship
- 1:1 Advising
- Mentor Support
- Learning Communities
- Workshops & Conferences
- CREWS
- Alumni
Our Impact by the Numbers
2,100 students
Receiving OP scholarships and support
1,300 Scholars
Paired with a Mentor
88% OP Scholars
Who persisted from first year to second year of college in community college and universities
Over $16 Million
In cumulative multi-year scholarships awarded
88% persistence rates
For first-to-second year class of 2018
College Completion Partners
We collaborate with nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and community partners to empower our students with wrap-around services. “It takes a village to raise a child.” -African proverb
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
The Right Advising Program for You
College Completion equips students with social and emotional support through mentoring, peer advising, counseling, and retreats. Oakland Promise's holistic programming is designed to create a culture of career and college preparedness in students, families, and educators.
Opt-in Mentoring
As an OP Scholar, one of the many resources you have access to in our program is the option to receive Mentoring services. We believe Mentoring can provide very helpful support for student success in college when the relationship is built properly. Life after high school can be challenging.
Through the ups and downs it’s helpful to have a Mentor in your corner who listens to you and encourages you throughout your post-secondary journey, be it working towards your CTE, AA or Bachelor’s degree.
If you are interested in making a difference in a young person’s life by Mentoring a college student, fill out the Interest Form today!
CREWS
CREWS provides an on-site or online peer support system for freshmen to address the challenges of adjusting to college life. In this program, CREWS leaders/current students who share similar life experiences mentor Oakland Promise freshmen. Through CREWS, students will be exposed to resources for financial aid, tutoring services, health and recreation, internships, and so much more.
Why is CREWS Important?
As a freshman, experiencing a new environment, making new friends, being away from home, studying, changing your habits, the list goes on–it’s hard. A whole new adjustment to life can be extremely difficult, but by finding a group that supports you may help you in your transition to college.
College Completion Team Directory
Here are the members for our College Completion Team
College Completion Partnerships
Here are the team members for partnerships
Scholar Docs
Scholars are offered Oakland Promise services and scholarships for up to 6 years from their first Semester or Quarter of enrollment in a post-secondary institution (college, university, or Certificate of Technical Education/CTE). If you DO NOT submit Scholar Docs, you will be forfeiting your scholarship for the current academic term. However, those funds will continue to be available within 6 years of being awarded.
Scholar Docs are submitted Semesterly or Quarterly. The required Docs are:
- Class Schedule
- Unofficial Transcript/Grades
- First Year Survey or End of Term Survey
- Financial Award Letter
- Any other Doc instructed by the Advising Team
OP Alumni Program
Calling all graduating college seniors and recently graduated OP scholars! We are so excited that the new alumni network is launching on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Our launch entails an OP Alumni LinkedIn group, a quarterly newsletter in your email inboxes, and most exciting of all, a one-time scholarship opportunity to help you fund your graduate school applications, professional certificate fees, or post-bacs. Be on the lookout for Volume 1 of the newsletter on February 1 with all the links you need and more engagement opportunities throughout the Spring! If you have any questions, schedule a check-in with me (Lucina) Here
Resources
View all resourcesScholarship Policy Letter: Read more about our Scholarship Policy
Scholarships and Mental Health Resources for Students
Oakland Promise Scholarships
FindHelp.org: Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs
Oakland Promise Scholarship FAQ
What is DACA?
Welcome to the CREWS Program: "Are you a looking for extra support during your First year? Learn more about our CREWS Program " (Video)
#AdvisorTalks: "Check our Advisor Talks for tips and resources from your Advisors and fellows Scholars"
@oaklandpromisescholars: Follow us in Instagram for more information!
Time Management and Study Strategies: "Are you looking for time management and study strategies? "
CREWS Program: "Are you a looking for extra support during your First year? Learn more about our CREWS Program "
Services We Offer: "Are you interested in learning more about all services College Completion offers?" (Video)
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Testimonials
“I learned really interesting and cool things about my mentor that make me value and admire her. It made me more excited and I am looking forward to spending time with my mentor. Talking with my mentor about our interests and how we behave with friends and family made me feel closer and excited about the next 4 years."
Oakland Promise Scholar
“This scholarship has provided me with so many resources. First, I appreciate that I have an advisor who helps me with college struggles. For example, deciding if I should switch my major. Also, it has helped me a lot financially and I've been learning to carefully budget my money.”
Oakland Promise Scholar
"I will change the history of college experience in my family and finish strong, no excuses. My drive is deep …being successful means stepping outside the box & challenging myself"
Quaylin
Oakland Promise Scholar
Video Testimonial
Reach Out to the College Completion Team
Thank you for visiting the College Completion Team page, if you have any questions, concerns or comments please do not hesitate to reach out. Our Oakland Promise Advisors will follow up with you
