Posted Date: 01/27/26

Program: 2026 Superintendent's 21st Century Awards

Due Date: 02/27/26 @5pm

Brief Info: 

The award will be granted to six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile. Winners will each receive a $2,000 scholarship and be featured in a video and SFUSD social media.

All SFUSD seniors are eligible for this award regardless of citizenship status.

Scholarship Amount:

$2,000 per student (6 scholarships available)     

Deadline to Apply:

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. 

Your Checklist for a Complete Application:  

(You are allowed to edit responses until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026). 

Step 1: Prepare your essay, in less than 1,000 words, describing how you exemplify one of the characteristics in the Graduate Profile and how your SFUSD experience supported your development in this area (we know you may exemplify several, but please select only one to focus on for this essay).

Step 2: Prepare two letters of recommendation.

Step 3: Fill out an application form online and attach your essay and letters of recommendation. 

Links, Other info: 

Website

Application

Posted Date: 09/30/25

Program: 

SF State University Genetech Foundation Freshmen/Sophmore Scholarship

Due Date: 03/31/26

Brief Info: 

Eligibility

• Must be a SF State student (or currently applying to become one)

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or AB540

• Must commit to research for one year or more

• Must also apply to the SF State Metro Academy. See more information and how to apply HERE.

Links, Other info: 

Website

Application