Students
Black Student Engagement
Black Student Engagement
10,000 Degrees supports students from low-income backgrounds with scholarships, financial aid support, near-peer mentorship, and career guidance to ensure college and career success. Through our College Access, College Success, and Career Success programs, students receive one-on-one support, resources, and professional development from high school through graduation and beyond.
Embedded within our programs is our Black Student Engagement, which seeks to empower Black/African American high school students and families with the knowledge and skills necessary to make an educated social, emotional, and financially sound college decision.
We partner with high schools and community colleges to offer various avenues of senior-year and community college transfer programming that assists students and families as they transition from high school or community college to their post-secondary pathway and beyond.
We then support students throughout their post secondary education at colleges and universities and prepare them with skills for career success.
Current Opportunities
Black College Expo Field Trip to Sacramento State University
Students attending each field trip have the opportunity to explore college options, learn about the college and university admission process, financial aid and & scholarships opportunities, and college affordability.
- FREE event open to all juniors, seniors, and community college students in any of the regions we support
- Meet with over 100 colleges & universities
- Get accepted to colleges on the spot
- Receive outside scholarships on the spot
- Get your application fees waived
- Transportation & lunch provided
Recent Opportunities
Black College Expo Field Trip to Sacramento State University
Our recent Black Student Engagement field trip to the Black College Expo at Sacramento State University included 100 students from Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, and Sonoma. This highly successful, cross-collaborative event provided a full day of focused college readiness support and engagement.
Students had opportunities to:
- Apply to colleges: five seniors were admitted on the spot to multiple colleges and universities!
- Receive 1:1 and small-group support in starting their 10,000 Degrees scholarship application. Thirty one students completed the short-answer essay and only need to finalize their FAFSA/CADAA application to submit their scholarship application!
- Engage directly with admissions representatives from over 60+ colleges and universities, including a strong presence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
- Attend free workshops provided by the National College Resource Foundation (NCRF) covering essential topics like scholarships, financial aid, and the college admissions process.
- Attend guided campus tours led by current Sacramento State students, offering an authentic glimpse into college life.
Black College Expo Field Trip to Oakland
Our recent Black Student College Expo Field trip to Oakland included over 80 high school and community college students from Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, and San Mateo. The Expo provided an exciting and informative experience for students!
The event was a huge success! Several students were awarded scholarships, while others received on-the-spot admissions to multiple colleges/universities and many completed their scholarship applications. In partnership with College Track, 10,000 Degrees was able to incorporate college access and success programming into the field trip. Thank you to our partners at College Track that allowed us to host the field trip in their Community Space in Oakland.
Check back soon for information about the next field trip and ways you can participate with the 10,000 Degrees Black Student Engagement Team.
Photos by Carlos Calito
Current Opportunities
Black Student Engagement Internship
Our Black Student Engagement Interns champion our mission and play a vital role in boosting Black Student engagement with 10,000 Degrees.
Black Student Engagement Interns:
- Support Black Scholars through college, and foster inclusive communities to bring students of color together and raise awareness of 10,000 Degrees resources
- Occasionally work with local high school students to support the next generation of Black Scholars in achieving their higher education goals
- Participate in trainings and other professional development opportunities that teach leadership, communication and career skills
- Receive a $4,000 stipend for the academic year (September 2025 – June 2026)
10,000 Degrees Black Student College Fund
Success Fund
10,000 Degrees Black Student College Fund, dedicated to empowering Black students pursuing higher education in the San Francisco Bay Area. This initiative aims to increase enrollment and engagement, fostering confidence and persistence in their academic journeys. By addressing the historical racial and socioeconomic disparities that limit access to higher education, this success fund also creates a vital pipeline for career exposure and mentorship. Your support will make a transformative impact on the lives of these students, helping them achieve their degrees and thrive in their fields.
