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Hope Scholars Program  HOPE2023

The Hope Scholars Program offers holistic support for students who are current or former foster youth, under legal guardianship, unaccompanied homeless, or disconnected. We provide priority registration, scholarships, year-round housing, personalized academic and personal counseling, tutoring, employment opportunities, workshops, and referrals to campus and community resources. Our family-oriented approach ensures students have the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally. Share our program flyer!

 

Program Eligibility:
  • Admitted into UCSD
  • Former or current foster youth, legal guardianship, unaccompanied homeless, or disconnected
  • Full-time enrollment / undergraduate (12 units)
  • Considered independent by the Office of Financial Aid 
  • California resident, U.S. Citizen, or permanent resident
  • Complete FAFSA Application

 

Program Commitments:
  • Enroll and complete a minimum of 12 units (full-time) per quarter
  • Meet with your assigned peer mentor at least 3 times per quarter 
  • Complete 1 advising appointment per quarter with Hope Scholars Staff
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher 
  • Participate in at least 2 events per quarter hosted by Hope Scholars or OASIS
  • Complete our Student Evaluation (You will complete this with your peer mentor).

HOPE SCHOLARS APPLICATION

For those who are interested in the programming and resources available through the Hope Scholars program.

APPLICATION CLICK HERE

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Contact Information

  • For general program information and questions:

    • Contact our general Hope Scholar's email, hopescholars@UCSD.edu 

    • Contact Tamika Balderamos, (858) 822-5438

  • For admissions information and questions:

  • For housing information and questions:

 

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All programs and initiatives coordinated by the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life and its units are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.

More information about Proposition 209 can be found here.

More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.