Record Number Of Oakland Students Seek Higher-Ed Scholarships Despite COVID-19

By CBS San Francisco Staff:

OAKLAND (BCN) — More students than ever applied for college and career education scholarships this year through Oakland Promise, which offers money and help to the city’s young learners, according to program officials.

A record 750 students applied and a record 514 were awarded scholarships compared with 726 applicants and 398 recipients last year.

For Imahni Cheeks, the money will likely help her toward her goal of becoming a lawyer. Cheeks is a graduating senior from Oakland Technical High School and has been accepted into the University of San Francisco.

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