Upward Scholars’ 5th Annual 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 2024, Upward Scholars had 34 graduates from Berkeley City College, Cañada College, College of San Mateo, Laney College, Merritt College, and Skyline College.

Students earned certificates of achievement in areas like Preparation for Academic Scholarship and Success (PASS), Accounting, Early Childhood Education, Bilingualism and Biliteracy in English/Spanish, and Esthetics. Nine students earned associate’s degrees in areas such as Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, and Social Work & Human Services.

Our fifth 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 2024!

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

Graduation Celebration Sponsors

Valedictorian

Magna Cum Laude

Cum Laude

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