For Students

• Aalaya Burney – Balboa High School
• Alan Terrones – Gateway High School
• Am’Brianna Daniels -Phillip and Sala Burton High School
• Andrea Hernández – San Francisco International High School
• Andrea Lopez – Mission High School
• Angela Li – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Ashley Olivares Rojas – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Ashley Pinto – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Brittany Montalvan – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Celeste Flores – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Cheuk Yan Cherry Li – Balboa High School
• Chima Okoro – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Christopher Castro – Ida B. Wells Continuation High School
• Danabel Fernando – Lowell High School
• Diego Salic – Lowell High School
• Dulce Rodriguez – Independence High School
• Edgar Orozco – June Jordan School for Equity
• Edwin Chun Mendez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Emily Tirado – Ida B. Wells Continuation High School
• Engoron Lim – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Esther Mendez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Eugene Campini – Mission High School
• Gianni Robinson – Ida B. Wells Continuation High School
• Heidy Bamaca Perez – Thurgood Marshall High School
• Jack Hernandez – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Jaden Melton Dreher – Mission High School
• Jasmine Soriano – June Jordan School for Equity
• Jazmine Bailey – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Jhuvert Alvarez Vasquez – San Francisco International High School
• Jialan Zhang – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Jiayong Xiao – San Francisco International High School
• Johnny Lin – George Washington High School
• Joshua Flores – Mission High School
• Juan Carlos Soto – Independence High School
• Julian Marquez – Balboa High School
• Kaylee Tam – George Washington High School
• Kira Chu – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Leslie Pun – June Jordan School for Equity
• Lesly Silva – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Lilian Emelife – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
• Lydia Wong – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• MacKenzie Tucker – Gateway High School
• Man Hin Marcus Wong – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Maria Ballote Rosado – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
• Mariela Ramirez – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Marionna Harris – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Matthew Aguilar – Leadership Charter High School
• Maximiliano Herrera – Mission High School
• Melina Salazar – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Melissa Hernandez – San Francisco International High School
• Melissa Morales Mureuta – Mission High School
• Mia Jackson – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Myracle Culclager – Mission High School
• Nathanael Tesfai – George Washington High School
• Nikko Robinson – Mission High School
• Oliver Cinto Ajpop – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Pablo Villareal Gonzalez – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Rachel Xie – Lowell High School
• Reigan Molina – Independence High School
• Riley Brown – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Ronaldo Rodriguez – Lowell High School
• Samantha Ruiz – Hilltop School
• Scarlett Argueta – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Steven Ramirez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Tamren Jones – June Jordan School for Equity
• Te’Mon Howard – Mission High School
• Teresa Guillen – Balboa High School
• Theo Tjioe – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Tianning Ying – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Un Ieng Sit – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Unique Dabbs – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Vanesa Ramirez-Cinto – Balboa High School
• Vanessa Perez – Gateway High School
• Veronica Zuleta – John O’Connell High School
• Victor Perez-Rodriguez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• William King – Mission High School
• Winona Chhith-Phasavath – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
• Zainab Wisniewski – San Francisco International High School
• Zixuan Wu – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory

• Aaliyah Evans – Leadership Charter High School
• Abisai Aguilar – Life Learning Academy Charter School
• Ahlaya Martin – Gateway High School
• Allison Miranda – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Amiriana Sinegal – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
• Ana Villareal – Mission High School
• Analeece Mcknight – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Andres Montoya – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Bryan Kurt Tagay – Independence High School
• Caitlin Choy – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Carmen Anguiano – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Charis Ann DeDios – John O’Connell High School
• Charlynn Pulou – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Da’Janique Crosley – John O’Connell High School
• Daisa Watkins – City Arts and Technology High School
• Daniel Lopez – Thurgood Marshall High School
• Dayaun Gray – Independence High School
• DeJohn Thompson – Gateway High School
• Diego Flores – Balboa High School
• Elisa Aguilar – San Francisco International High School
• Emily Chan Cab – George Washington High School
• Erick Portillo – Mission High School
• Fatima Silva – San Francisco International High School
• Gabriela Gonzalez – San Francisco International High School
• Genesis Chavez – June Jordan School for Equity
• Guillermo Diaz-Jimenez – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Henry Juarez – Lowell High School
• Isaiah Hunter – Leadership Charter High School
• Jacqueline Caamal Pech – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Jacqueline Miranda Castro – Thurgood Marshall High School
• Jasmine Tai – Gateway High School
• Jayden Monov – George Washington High School
• Jezebel Gonzalez – John O’Connell High School
• Jiepeng Deng – Thurgood Marshall High School
• Jose Sosa Garcia – San Francisco International High School
• Juana Hernandez Bay – San Francisco International High School
• Justin Kwong – Lowell High School
• Jyairrah Martin – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
• Karin Muniz – San Francisco International High School
• Karon Richards – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Keandre Washington – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Kelvin Mejia – Mission High School
• Kennya Alvarez – John O’Connell High School
• Leslie Vallejo-Avila – Lowell High School
• Lisbeth Hernandez – June Jordan School for Equity
• Lizeth Munoz – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Lucas Sarmiento – Life Learning Academy Charter School
• Lucky Angelo Perez – San Francisco International High School
• Maeket Gebersamual – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Mayra Espinoza – Hilltop School
• Melissa Gress – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Messiah Williams – Raoul Wallenberg High School
• Mikal Yonas – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Miriam Villa Gongora – Gateway High School
• Nakia Lemon – Lowell High School
• Nasjah Blaylock – Abraham Lincoln High School
• Nathaly Crux – Independence High School
• Omar Marquez – Balboa High School
• Pamela Hernandez – Balboa High School
• Preston Lou – George Washington High School
• Qianhua Chen – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
• Rana Salem – Balboa High School
• Renz Earl Tuazon – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Riza J. Rivera – Thurgood Marshall High School
• Romaissa Khaldi – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
• Sada Romero Bacilio – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Saira Barajas – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
• Samara Balestier – Mission High School
• Shalom Tekeste – John O’Connell High School
• Sharez Brown – Downtown High School
• Shavonne Hines-Foster – Lowell High School
• Stephany Garin – City Arts and Technology High School
• TonyJames Harper – Mission High School
• Tsenguun Javkhlan – Abraham Lincoln High School
• WingYau Yuen – George Washington High School
• Yarah Fonseca – George Washington High School
• Yatziry Garcia Beltran – Downtown High School
• Yongyi Liu – Mission High School
• Zhengwen Tang – George Washington High School
• Zixuan Wu – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory

Community College Scholar Counseling

The Maisin Scholar Award provides our community college scholars with in-depth academic & career counseling and a comprehensive 2-3 year academic plan. Our goal is to more effectively equip our community college scholars to successfully achieve an associate’s degree, transfer to a four-year institution, or achieve a vocational certification. These scholars renew their scholarship at the end of the fall semester, in addition to the annual renewal cycle in July.

Students have a mid-semester and an end-of-semester appointment with the Maisin Education Advisor to assess their progress, make adjustments or acquire support to navigate through any immediate challenges they may encounter, be it academic or financial aid. They are also provided with other resources essential for college and career success.

In 2010, we designed a community college protocol for Maisin Scholars, which increased first-year retention rates from 45% to 85% in its first year of implementation. Since then, we have maintained above an 80% first-year retention rate. We aim to assist our community college scholars in achieving their academic and career goals in the most effective and timely manner.

Education Counseling

We support Maisin Scholars attending community colleges throughout California. If you take full advantage of our support and services, you will be on your way to achieve your dreams beyond high school, through college and into a productive career!

When you join the Maisin Family, you will have many opportunities to work with our Education Advisor. In your initial counseling session you will be introduced to Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) and California State University (CSU) transfer requirements, Associate degree requirements for your community college, as well as the difference between remedial and college level courses.

During your Midterm Check-in you will be asked to identify challenges and successes and together with the Education Advisor, devise a plan of action to finish the semester successfully. In your end of term check-in, you will give the Education Advisor an idea of what your grades for the semester will be by reviewing your unofficial transcript. You will also have time to change your education plan agreement and re-establish goals for the next semester if necessary.

For more details on the community college protocol breakdown, click here.

If at any time you have questions about the courses that you are taking or the requirements to graduate please make an appointment to meet with our Education Advisor.

Community College Scholar Renewals

As a Maisin Scholar attending a community college, you are required to renew your scholarship twice each year. Students attending a community college or vocational program will receive $1,500 annually for up to four years, for a total scholarship of $6,000.

Fall Semester Renewals (due by the second Friday of July annually):

• Renewal Form: You must fill out this form completely. If you will be attending a new school, indicate this change in the required field. Your award check will be sent to the educational institution that you designate on this form. This is where you will also update your contact information if it has changed.
• Essay: Write a 750-word essay describing your educational experiences over the past year. Include your major, what you enjoy about school, challenges you have overcome, and areas that you can improve. Describe how the Maisin Scholar Award Program is supporting you in your education.
• Transcripts: Obtain a copy of your transcript, usually available from your school’s registrar, or in the mail, by request, through your school’s website.
• Class Schedule: You must be enrolled in both Math and English and a minimum of 9 units to receive your full scholarship for the semester. Your class schedule will be our proof of this, however, checks are not disbursed to you from your institution until after the add/drop deadline.
• Copy of Signed Education Plan: This document provides information about your plan of success and how you will achieve your academic goals each semester, which you will fill out when you meet with the Education Advisor.

Spring Semester Renewals (due January 31 annually):

• Counseling Appointment: Make an appointment to see the Maisin Education Advisor in January.
• Renewal Form: You must fill out this form completely. If you will be attending a new school, indicate this change in the required field. Your award check will be sent to the educational institution that you designate on this form. This is where you will also update your contact information if it has changed.
• Class Schedule: You must be enrolled in both Math and English and a minimum of 9 units to receive your scholarship. Your class schedule will be our proof of this. Checks are not disbursed to you from your school until after the add/drop deadline.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Provide unofficial transcripts including your fall semester grades (only for spring renewals).
• Any additional documentsrequested by the Education Advisor. Submit all required documents to the Maisin Education Advisor during or after your counseling session. Spring checks will be mailed out by the end of February.

Renewals

As a Maisin Scholar, you are required to renew your scholarship annually by the second Friday in July. A completed renewal packet consists of:

• Renewal Form: You must fill out this form completely. If you will be attending a new school, indicate this change in the required field. Your award check will be sent to the educational institution that you designate on this form. This is where you will also update your contact information if it has changed.
• Essay: Write a 750-word essay describing your educational experiences over the past year. Include your major, what you enjoy about school, challenges you have overcome, and areas that you can improve. Describe how the Maisin Scholar Award Program is supporting you in your education.
• Transcripts: Obtain a copy of your transcript, usually available from your school’s registrar by mail or through your school’s website.

• 2022 Renewal Application– due January 28, 2022
• Emergency Assistance Request Form (Books/Tuition) – submit together with your 2022 Annual Renewal Application (if required)
• Transfer of Schools Form
• Scholar Handbook (Program Policies)

Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid: learn about the types of financial aid available, what you may qualify for, access your FAFSA, and even learn how to re-pay your student loans.

California Student Aid Commission: learn about financial aid offered at the state level, such as Cal Grants, and also access your Cal Grant and Dream Act accounts through this portal.

Scholarship Databases

Many of the following sites will require that you create a profile with some personal and academic information before matching you with relevant scholarships. There will be lots of sifting through scholarships that you may not qualify for or may look questionable. However, if you are persistent, you will develop an eye for what’s legit and find many scholarships that you should apply to.

Bigfuture

Cappex

Chegg

Unigo

One exception is the CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder, which does not require an account to access its wealth of scholarships.

Find Transferable Courses

Quottly : if you can’t get into a GE or are looking for additional ones to get ahead in your credits, Quottly is an excellent tool to not only search for local colleges offering transferable courses, but also register for them on the same website. All you have to do is punch in your current institution and either the subject area requirement or specific course name, and Quottly will show you whether and which transferable courses are available at community colleges in your area. They currently have full coverage of of UC’s and CSU’s and continue to add both 4-year and community colleges from throughout the US. Searching is free and course registration requires a small fee, except for CSU students which is free!

Career Planning and Job Search

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Put together by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this is THE online resource to learn about the different occupations that are out there, including a detailed description of the work expectations, trends in salary and hiring prospects, and other helpful information that should interest students and seasoned job seekers alike.

O*NETExcellent resource for researching career options from virtually every industry, with information about each occupation’s average salary and the skills, knowledge, and education level required for the job. Also has a couple nifty assessment tools to help guide your career search.

LinkedIn:you usually hear about LinkedIn as the place where your online resume should live and where you can connect with your peers and professional contacts, but there is also a fairly large job board, many of which are from top firms.

Snagajob:good site if you’re looking for part-time work in retail, fast food, and the like. Suitable for undergraduates and graduates alike, most of the jobs offered here are not major specific.

Idealist:must-use for anyone looking for volunteering or job opportunities in education, public health, social welfare, non-profits, and the like.

Localwise: as its name suggests, Localwise is a good database for looking up a variety of local jobs in the Greater Bay Area.

Indeedone of the largest job search engines, Indeed provides an expansive listing of jobs throughout the U.S. for professionals of all backgrounds and experience levels. This site (and many others similar to it) heavily rewards those who know how to thoroughly filter for what they want.

ZipRecruitersimilar to Indeed, this is a large job board catering to job seekers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Important to note is that they have a filtered database specifically for college students and recent grads so there’s less sifting!

AngelList: huge search engine for startup jobs. Startups big (Uber, Yelp, Fitbit, you name it) and small post their positions here. One of the best websites for discovering what startups are out there and who’s hiring, particularly in the Bar Area.

Health eCareers: should be your first stop if you are looking for jobs in the healthcare industry. Extensive listing of positions for all specialties throughout the U.S. Also has a nifty salary calculator for common positions in each state.

EdJoin: a great job board for those looking to work in education, whether it’s in the classroom, in admin, or as support personnel.

The purpose of the Maisin Scholar Internship Program is to strengthen the academic level and provide professional development opportunities of our students while simultaneously improving retention rates through direct program participation. We aim to create partnerships between community organizations and businesses with the Maisin Scholar Award to produce a qualified, diverse workforce, recruit/retain minorities in education, and to provide professional leadership training.

The Maisin Internship Program offers students a unique experience to receive first-hand experience in non-profit, education counseling and health education industries. The program has been designed to provide students with practical experiences related to administrative and business practices, marketing and communications, development and project management, academic counseling for both high school and college students, and to introduce students to the essentials of public health. We are endeavoring to grow these opportunities to meet the professional interests of our scholars.

Eligibility Criteria

• Current Maisin Scholar
• Completed freshman year of college with a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Met all program expectations to date as a scholar
• Maintained good academic standing in college and with the Maisin Scholar Award

We do not currently have any available internships. For all questions pertaining to internships, contact us at maisininfo@sfedfund.org.