About Us
Mission
Renaissance Scholars is dedicated to the recruitment, retention and graduation of former foster youth at CSU, East Bay. We provide a variety of wraparound services and believe in the holistic support and betterment of the personal, academic, social and professional development of former foster youth. We work with a broad cross-section of community and child welfare agencies, non-profits and on-campus support services to ensure the continued success of our students.
Benefits and Services
The Renaissance Scholars Program provides all-encompassing services to help our former foster youth. Program support services include:
- Year-round on-campus housing
- Priority registration
- Tutoring and mentoring
- One-on-one liaison services
- Scholarships and emergency financial assistance
- Academic, career, and financial aid advising
- Psychological counseling
- Career development and internship opportunities
- Workshops, Social Activities and Field Trips
Applicant Qualifications
You must meet the following prerequisits for acceptance into the Renaissance Scholars Program.
- Must apply and be accepted to CSU, East Bay.
- Must be a California resident and former foster youth between the ages of 17-23.
- Must qualify as an "independent" student under federal financial aid guidelines.
- Freshmen must have a minimum 2.2 cumulative GPA.
- Transfer students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Must qualify for and be accepted to EOP.
- Must qualify for and be accepted to Summer Bridge (freshmen only).
- Must have high motivation and potential.
- Must have completed and submitted the Renaissance Scholars Application by May 1st, 2008!
