The Peralta Colleges Foundation has launched a scholarship program with PepsiCo Foundation for students pursuing degrees at the four campuses of the Peralta Community College District.

The scholarships are designed for underserved students at Laney College, Merritt College, College of Alameda and Berkeley City College, according to a news release from officials with district. The statement says that in addition to financial assistance, the program is intended to provide new and current students with dedicated success coaches, access to emergency grants and financial literacy courses.

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