Keep the Heart of BSP Beating!

NEW STRETCH GOAL OF $7,500! Thank you all so much for your support! We're hoping to keep the momentum going, and help fund more library materials, furniture upgrades, supplies for students during finals, and other expenses!

Think back to your time at Berkeley.

The friendships, the late-night study sessions. The quiet moments in between classes. Now imagine all of that packed into one small, powerful room.

The BSP student room may look modest, but it’s the heartbeat of the Biology Scholars Program. It’s where students:

Pull all-nighters together and push through finals
Share meals, resources, and encouragement
Celebrate wins and support each other through setbacks
Nap on the same couch generations of students have used
Leave behind textbooks, mugs, chargers - and memories

This space shrinks the big university into something personal. It’s where community is built, and where lifelong connections begin.

Your gift helps us keep this space alive, and with it, the spirit of BSP, and we are so grateful for all of you who have committed to sustaining BSP in so many different ways over the years.

Support the room. Support the students. Support the future.

The BSP room is where friendships are forged, finals are survived, and students find a home away from home.

Your gift keeps this space alive — here’s how every dollar will make a difference:

$1,500 - Fuel for Finals

Finals are intense. This funding provides nourishing meals, snacks, and drinks during study weeks, helping students stay focused, energized, and supported during one of the most stressful times of the semester.

$1,500 - Everyday Supplies & Snacks

This covers year-round essentials, healthy snacks, tea and coffee, paper goods, cleaning supplies, and basic comforts that make the BSP room feel like home.

$1,000 - Community & Connection Initiatives

Support students by supporting welcome events, mid-semester gatherings, and updating and refreshing the space to foster connection and strengthen bonds.

$500 - Room Refresh

Update the space by updating and repairing furniture and equipment to make the room more welcoming and comfortable for students.

$500 - Mini Fridge Upgrade

A new mini fridge means students can store meals and snacks during long study days. It’s a small investment with a big impact on student wellness.

Your gifts have profound effect on student lives, and we thank you for your continued support.

All estimates are rough only, and actual expenditures may vary. In the case we surpass our goal, we will allocate additional funds for future events and program costs.