Bay Scholars

09/25/2026

During today’s visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, we had the chance to meet one of our Bay Scholar seniors, Chase! Chase will be suiting up and trying to help bring home the win tonight at the annual Bruce–Mahoney Game! 🏈 Good luck!

09/02/2026

The Bay Scholars community mourns the loss of Dennis O’Brien, one of our most generous and steadfast supporters.

Dennis lived a life grounded in family, faith, friendship, and service. A lifelong Catholic, he believed deeply in giving back and was especially committed to causes that opened doors for young people through education.

We are profoundly grateful that Bay Scholars was among the organizations Dennis chose to champion throughout his life—and deeply honored that his family has designated Bay Scholars for memorial gifts.
Dennis’s generosity will continue to create opportunity for Bay Area students for years to come. We extend our love and deepest condolences to Gloria, Susie, Chris, and the entire O’Brien family. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched.

08/29/2026

Our Bay Scholars had the incredible opportunity to tour Pixar Animation Studios and get a firsthand look at how creativity, storytelling, art, and technology come together to bring animated films to life.

A highlight of the day was touring with a lead storyboard artist working on Incredibles 3 and learning about the creative process behind Pixar’s films!

Thank you Pixar for welcoming our scholars and providing such an unforgettable experience. We can’t wait for more exciting opportunities for our Bay Scholars this year!

08/24/2026

Bay Scholar Spotlight: Bianca | Class of 2027

Meet Bianca, an outstanding Bay Scholar and rising senior at ICA Cristo Rey! Through ICA’s Corporate Work Study Program, Bianca gained valuable professional experience as a Student Associate at AbbVie, a biotechnology company in South San Francisco.

In addition to maintaining a 4.0 GPA every semester, Bianca serves as an Admissions Ambassador, campus ministry leader, and varsity volleyball player.

This summer, she was selected for ICA Cristo Rey’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program in partnership with the University of San Francisco. With dreams of becoming a pediatrician or pediatric nurse, Bianca plans to study biology and pursue a pre-med track in college.

We’re proud to support Bianca as she continues building an incredible future! ⭐

08/10/2026

Last week, our Bay Scholars came together to celebrate the life of our founder, Clint Reilly. We were incredibly proud to see our Scholars participate in the memorial service, including reading prayers in his honor.

A powerful reminder of what Clint built and the next generation carrying his legacy forward. 💙

08/08/2026

We are grateful to the women of Holy Names for being a part of Clint’s memorial service. His legacy will live on in them.

08/04/2026

We are grateful to our partners at Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School for this heartfelt tribute to our founder, Clint Reilly. Thank you for honoring his life, legacy, and the lasting impact he made on generations of Bay Scholars 💙⭐

07/30/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of our founder, Clint Reilly. Through Bay Scholars, he transformed the lives of thousands of students by opening doors to exceptional educational opportunities. Thank you, Clint. Your legacy lives on in every Bay Scholar 💙

07/28/2026

07/16/2026

Are you interested in hosting Bay Scholars at your company or sharing your college and/or career journey with our Scholars?

Our students are eager to tour companies, get a behind-the-scenes look at different industries, and learn firsthand about a wide range of career paths. Your experience could inspire the next generation of leaders.

We'd love to connect with you! Comment below or email our Program Director, Vanessa Rocha, at [email protected].