About
The Rising Scholars program at Cabrillo College is committed to supporting justice-impacted students by providing student supports with the goal of removing barriers and building community with our students. We invite you to Rising Scholars and are here to support you in your educational journey.
This semester we are also introducing the Rising Scholars Juvenile Justice Program!
This program is similar yet unique to the current Rising Scholars program as its aim is to champion educational access, success, and equity for justice impacted youth in the California Community College System. Many of the same services are provided as the current Rising Scholars in addition to a focus on dual enrollment.
Donnie Veal is our Coordinator for the Rising Scholars Program.
Beatriz Tijero is our Coordinator for the Rising Scholars Juvenile Justice Program.
In The News
California Community Colleges Rising Scholars Network
Rising Scholars Video - Inside CDCR
Building a Prison-to-University Pipeline - UC Santa Cruz Magazine - 2/2022
Rising Scholars Network at Cabrillo College - Lookout Santa Cruz - 3/2023
Cabrillo College's Rising Scholars - Lookout Santa Cruz Article - 8/2023
Donnie Veal @ TEDx Santa Cruz - 4/13/2024
Donnie Veal @ Cabrillo Talks - 4/28/2024
Eligibility
Students who are justice impacted can face significant barriers to academic and career success. Cabrillo College welcomes all students, including those who are incarcerated and those who have experienced incarceration in the past.
Services
Assistance completing college and financial aid applications
Specialized academic counseling
Priority registration for classes
Book stipends
Laptop lending program
Computer access and dedicated study area
Referrals to on campus and community services
Clean Slate program
Instruction at Rountree Medium Facility jail
Rising Scholars Club
The Rising Scholars Club aims to build community and connection for all justice-impacted students at Cabrillo College. We will create a safe space for our club members to gather and support one another while using our shared voice for advocacy and assistance for our fellow formerly incarcerated students. If you are a Rising Scholars student and would like to join the Rising Scholars Club, fill out this form.
M - Th 8:00 to 5:00
F 8:00 to noon
Rising Scholars Staff
