About Us
This video was produced and directed by Christopher McBride, a communications major at CSU East Bay. For more information, please contact Chris at cmcbride4@horizon.csueastbay.edu
Mission
Renaissance Scholars exists to promote the holistic development and graduation rates of former foster youth attending CSU East Bay by providing comprehensive support services through collaboration with a variety of university departments and community organizations.
Benefits and Services
The Renaissance Scholars Program provides the following comprehensive support services for our students:
- Priority on-campus housing
- Priority registration
- Individual tutoring
- Mentor and mentee opportunities
- One-on-one liaison services
- Academic, career, and financial aid advising
- Psychological counseling
- Leadership development
- Internship opportunities
- Workshops, Social Activities and Field Trips
- Loaner laptop computers
- Loaner textbook library
Applicant Qualifications
You must meet the following prerequisites in order to be accepted to the Renaissance Scholars Program:
- Apply and be accepted to CSU East Bay
- Be a California resident and former foster youth/ward of the court
- Qualify as an "independent" student under federal financial aid guidelines
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Apply and be accepted to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at CSU East Bay
- First-time freshman who are not eligible for regular admission through the university must participate and successfully complete the EOP/Renaissance Summer Bridge Program
- Submit a completed Renaissance Scholars Application by the appropriate due date
If you are not sure whether or not you qualify for Renaissance Scholars, please contact us directly. We look at each student’s circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
