In partnership with Harlem Children Zone, the Oakland Promise is launching our Black Excellence Grant, to support Oakland Black/African American Scholars in achieving their post-secondary goals. Oakland Promise believes in an Oakland community without barriers to equity and hope this grant can provide additional financial support to our Black youth.

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First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Undergraduate College

Major

Please write your major out, do not abbreviate.

Current Home Address

Please write your FULL address, including city, state, and zip code

Grant Options

This Grant is designed to help you with any adversities you might be facing. Below you will find a checklist displaying all needs that the Grant can cover. The committee will reach out and inform you the amount you will be awarded.

You can apply to receive funds in the following categories: Transportation, Housing, Food, Tech Assistance, Book Stipend, HBCU, CTE, Grad school related expenses, Entrepreneurship, and Other.

First Choice

Second Choice

Third Choice

Fourth Choice

Fifth Choice

Sixth Choice

Seventh Choice

Eighth Choice

Nineth Choice

Which Graduate college(s) are you applying to?

Please write clearly what the "other" would be.

In the box below place your requested amount. You will need to place them into a list form if you selected multiple boxes. For example:

Food: $20.00

Transportation: $40.00

Housing: $100.00

Total: $160.00

Required Information

Please use the section below to provide our committee with details about your HCZ Grant request. Revise and articulate yourself clearly and provide information you feel would be helpful for the committee to know. Make sure to be specific about why you need the money for the categories you are applying.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to advising@oaklandpromise.org.

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