Scholar Resources
The Advising Team provides Scholars with college advising services and share campus-specific resources to support each Scholar’s well being and development. Whether it be emotional distress, confusion over financial aid, or questions relating to their academic trajectory, Advisors are there to assess our Scholars’ needs and connect them to the resources that help them thrive.
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We are here for you scholars. 💜
It’s been 1 year of uncertainty, interruption, loss and grief. I encourage you to check-in with your friends and your loved ones, and/or seek help if you need to. Advising is here if you need someone to process with and talk to. 💙
🚀Oakland Promise Youth Organizing Grant
Open Oakland youth seeking to start or continue efforts of community service and leadership within Black or other underserved communities of color. 💜 APPLY TODAY!
OP Scholar-Preneur Biz Promo
📢OP Scholars, do you or your family have a small business/side hustle you'd like to promote? ➡️📲We want to feature your business on our IG page & show it some love and share it with the greater Oakland Promise community. 💜
College Completion Resources
These are resources for our Scholars and college students.
Oakland Promise Scholarships
Oakland Promise Scholarship FAQ
What is DACA?
COVID-19 Resources for Scholars
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? "
Reboot Program: "Are you looking for support to re enrolled to school after an extended leave of absence? Check our Reboot program for more information"
Scholarship Policy Letter: Read more about our Scholarship Policy
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)
Monthly Scholar Newsletters
Each month, we send newsletters to our Oakland Promise filled with resources, additional scholarships, internships, upcoming events, deadlines, and more.
College Completion Advisor Directory
Here are the advisors for our college and CTE students (OP Scholars).
Marcelo Duran Avalos
Senior Manager, College Completion
Angelica Pena
Advising Coordinator, College Completion
Daniel Russell Cheung
Advising Associate, College Completion
Devyn White
Program Associate, College Completion
Isabela Pante
Advising Coordinator, College Completion
Jamie So
Advising Associate, College Completion
Jeremy McCants
Advising Coordinator, College Completion
Jessica Vazquez
Senior Advising Associate, College Completion
Oakland Promise wants to offer services, support, and resources to all our Scholars.
The Advising Team provides Scholars with college advising services and share campus-specific resources to support each Scholar’s well being and development. Whether it be emotional distress, confusion over financial aid, or questions relating to their academic trajectory, Advisors are there to assess our Scholars’ needs and connect them to the resources that help them thrive.Please reach out to the Advising team for support.
- Office Phone: (510) 858-6054 EXT. 3
- Email: [email protected] / DM @oaklandpromisescholars
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