4th Annual Upward Scholars Graduation Celebration

In 2020, when none of the community colleges hosted graduations for students, Upward Scholars stepped up to celebrate our students virtually with our first-ever Graduation Celebration. The celebration is so popular among the Upward Scholars family that it is now an annual event.

In Spring 2023, Upward Scholars had a record-breaking 37 graduates from Berkeley City College, Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Merritt College, Mission College, and Skyline College.

Students earned certificates of achievement in areas like Accounting, Bilingualism and Biliteracy in English/Spanish, Cosmetology, Early Childhood Education, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS). Thirteen students earned associate degrees in areas such as Business Administration, Communication Studies, Early Childhood Education, Ethnic Studies, Health Science, Kinesiology, and Social Work & Human Services.

Upward Scholars’ fourth annual virtual Graduation Celebration was a great success! Thank you to our community for joining us in celebrating our students' remarkable achievements. And a huge congratulations to the Class of 2023!

If you were unable to attend or want to share the celebration with others, you can watch it here or below.

Graduation Celebration Sponsors

To inquire about becoming an event sponsor, contact us at info@upwardscholars.org.