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The San Francisco Education Fund believes every young person has unlimited potential to succeed when they receive support and equal access to opportunities.

MAISIN SCHOLAR AWARD

The San Francisco Education Fund believes every young person has unlimited potential to succeed when they receive support and equal access to opportunities.

The Maisin Scholar Award is designed to support students in the SFUSD who have demonstrated financial need and an interest in continuing their education. Each year it provides 75 high school seniors with as much as $3000 annually for up to four years so that they can achieve their dreams.

Founded in 2001 by a grant from the Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation’s Endowment Fund, the Award intends to equalize opportunities for students who have not had the resources to excel in school.

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The Maisin Scholar Award helps students overcome financial and other obstacles that stand between them and their pursuit of higher education. The Maisin Scholar Award provides:

  • Financial support
  • Academic and career counseling
  • Internships and professional development opportunities
  • Encouragement and direction
  • Community and peer support

To be eligible, you must be dedicated to hard work and achieving great things (even if you don’t have the highest GPA). The Maisin Scholar Award is about helping you open doors to your dreams. You are eligible if you:

  • Are a San Francisco Unified School District senior with at least a cumulative unweighted GPA between 2.0 and 3.5
  • Have a demonstrated financial need
  • Will attend college or an accredited educational program in the fall of your high school graduation year
  • Are committed to your post-secondary education

We believe every student has the ability to succeed, and we look beyond just grades to see each student’s unique and inspiring story. As such, we highly encourage students who may not be eligible for other scholarships because of their GPA and/or immigration status to apply for our scholarship.

For more information about the Maisin Scholar Award Program, see our Scholar Handbook.

The Ed Fund’s Maisin Scholar team; from left: Perry Im, Samantha Pfau, Eria Limos, Aldo Ramirez 

Maisin Scholarship Program Timeline
November

Applications can be submitted beginning in November.

February

Application closes in February. All requested materials must be in by this time to be considered complete, and only complete applications are reviewed.

March

Candidates’ applications are reviewed by the Maisin Review Committee and finalists are called in for an in-person interview during Spring Break.

April

New Maisin Scholars are selected and notified. Announcements are also made to the community and SFUSD.

June

Mandatory events for new Maisin Scholars, including the Award Ceremony, New Scholar Orientation, and Transition to College Workshop. Maisin Scholars from previous years can begin filing their scholarship renewal applications.

July

Renewal applications are due by the second Friday in July annually.

August

Scholarship disbursements should arrive at your institutions no later than mid-August.

MEET OUR SCHOLARS

Maisin Scholars are a phenomenal group of students who have overcome many obstacles to continue their education. They represent every high school within the San Francisco Unified School District as well as the diversity of our city.

Since 2001, more than 1,000 students in the district have received the Maisin Scholar Award. We are proud to see our Scholars thrive in their respective academic ventures. In fact, Maisin Scholars are over three times more likely to obtain their Bachelor’s degree in six years than the average low-income college student in the U.S.

Maisin Scholars take advantage of the opportunity to attend college at any institution that is accredited in the U.S. We even have students attending universities abroad.

Our Maisin Alumni have completed programs in all degree levels, and some have gone on to start their own businesses. The most sought-after degrees among our Scholars are Bachelor’s in Psychology and in Business.

CLASS OF 2023

  • Elinah Deleon – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Heavenlee Wyatt – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Melanie Carrillo Alvarez – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Yennhi Nguyen – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Atticus Hansen – Balboa High School
  • Josue Argueta – Balboa High School
  • Luisa Maria Torrado Villain – City Arts and Leadership Academy
  • Efrain Cuellar – City Arts and Leadership Academy
  • Lizzy Sanchez – City Arts and Leadership Academy
  • Alicia Meftah – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Bernie Kwong – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • David Chan – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Guangyuan Tan – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Jathan Sin – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Zuri Blanco – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Thailyah Miller – Gateway High School
  • Ibrahim Al-Jawi – George Washington High School
  • Imani Clifton  – George Washington High School
  • Rachael Ma – George Washington High School
  • Victoria Bolds – George Washington High School
  • Denisse Lopez – Hilltop School
  • Netsanet Tewodros – Hilltop School
  • Anuugin Ganzorig – Independence High School
  • Gissell Balladarescas – Independence High School
  • Freesia Hunt-Smith – John O’Connell High School
  • Fresia Dimas – John O’Connell High School
  • Mirna Paniagua – John O’Connell High School
  • Nelson Castaneda – John O’Connell High School
  • Zeus Blanco – John O’Connell High School
  • Darleen De Leon – June Jordan School for Equity
  • Tyrin Jackson – June Jordan School for Equity
  • Alisson Ramirez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Jafet Hernandez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Jasmine Rodriguez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Josue Cornejo – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Katheryn Alvarado-Rivas – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Sifarani Taeotui – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Aliyah Hunter – Lowell High School
  • Favio Nogales – Lowell High School
  • Isaak Tejada – Lowell High School
  • Ivana Xu – Lowell High School
  • Juan Romo – Lowell High School
  • Karina Zamora – Lowell High School
  • Kerina Pa’Ama – Lowell High School
  • Melisa Muca – Lowell High School
  • Rafael Perez – Lowell High School
  • Stanley Lam – Lowell High School
  • Wisdom Onuoma – Lowell High School
  • Yinyi Zhu – Lowell High School
  • Angel Salazaralonso – Mission High School
  • Jermaine Fulgham – Mission High School
  • Miguel Gutierrez – Mission High School
  • Nhito Tran – Mission High School
  • Tsion Teklegiorgis – Mission High School
  • Xinxuan Zhu – Mission High School
  • Bryan Lopez – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Kenia Hernandez Buezo – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Kevin Xu – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Lamar Molex – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Yunxi Lin – Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Bre’Nae Bullocks-Benard – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Daphne Gonzalez – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Antoni Alvarezbaca – San Francisco International High School
  • Carmillacendy Camata – San Francisco International High School
  • Douglas Martínez – San Francisco International High School
  • Glenda Mendezlopez – San Francisco International High School
  • Guohong Wu – San Francisco International High School
  • Hamza Mosleh – San Francisco International High School
  • Jiayuan Xiao – San Francisco International High School
  • Jonathan Quintanilla – San Francisco International High School
  • Roman Alvarado – San Francisco International High School
  • Aaron Fanfair-Hawkins – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Anthony Mejia – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Itzmin Aguilar – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Audrey Bryant – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Cintia Aguilar – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Jeimy Aguilar Castanon – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Nesly Huete Baca – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Valeria Martinez – Thurgood Marshall High School

CLASS OF 2022

  • 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

CLASS OF 2021

  • 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

CLASS OF 2020

  • Aaron Jacob Villareal – Mission High School
  • Abraham Dunn Baldonado – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Aida Mussie Haily – John O’Connell High School
  • Alani Michelle Macduckston – John O Connell High School
  • Andrea Karina Ramos Romero- George Washington High School
  • Anijan Huang – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Anthony Marcony Garcia – Mission High School
  • Ashley Abigail Linares – Hilltop School
  • Betzabe Herrera Licona – Mission High School
  • Brian Abdulfatah Alowdi – Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Briana Janae King – George Washington High School
  • Bryan De Leon – Gateway High School
  • Caitlin Abulencia – Independence High School
  • Danna Romero – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Daysi Vanessa Martinez – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Destinee Carpenter – The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Eduardo Manuel Portillo Quintanilla – Gateway High School
  • Eliana Irma Bagadiong – June Jordan School for Equity
  • Fabiola Eloisa Martinez – Mission High School
  • Fatima Isabella Torrez – June Jordan School for Equity
  • Fayeeza Maksudahmed Shaikh – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Francesca Michelle Agcaoili – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Gabriel Feliciano – Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Geraldine Marie Otto Urgel – John O’Connell High School
  • Gustavo Oviedo-Almanza – Balboa High School
  • Haolin Tan – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Hennessy Nineth Alvarez – Life Learning Academy Charter School
  • Itzcel Dayanara Juarez Pacheco – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Itzel Estanislao Gonzalez – San Francisco International High School
  • Jahaira Escobar – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Jairitzy Diaz – Leadership Charter High School
  • Jaiyah Shalon Aaliyah Gordon – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • James G Magee – John O’Connell High School
  • Japheth Nwakaibie Oforkansi – Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Javier Eduardo Sanchez – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Javier Antonio Romero – Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Jeane C Robis – Balboa High School
  • Jefferson Eduardo Barahona – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Jenny Li – Mission High School
  • Joan May Olit Mojar – Balboa High School
  • Joann Chang – George Washington High School
  • Julian Balagtas Abergas – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Julian Mayan Calderon – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Karla D Magalllanes – Lowell High School
  • Karrieem Taryn Eugene Mays – Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Katelyn Alexis Rivas – John O’Connell High School
  • Katherine Michelle Oseguera – Leadership Charter High School
  • Kevin Alejandro Diaz – Mission High School
  • Kevin Y. Cauich Tejero – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Kimari Rosemary Guillory – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Koairera McFadden – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Lavina Erika Rosalinda Arroyo – Life Learning Academy Charter School
  • Leonardo Gallegos – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Lucero Preciado – Hilltop School
  • Mahnoor Wani – Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Masiyah Ja’crea Edwards – Gateway High School
  • Morgan Rose Snell – Mission High School
  • Nadia Nicole Alvarez – Balboa High School
  • Nancy M. Henriquez – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Nashae Mims – Leadership Charter High School
  • Navin Sroeurn – San Francisco International High School
  • Nestor David Salazar Lucha – San Francisco International High School
  • Nia Samone Black – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Owen Omar Cisneros – KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Paulina Marisol Esquivias – Balboa High School
  • Ramaud Colemon – John O’Connell High School
  • Ricardo Rosas-Lara – Balboa High School
  • Samantha Jordan Covington – Downtown High School
  • Selinda Medrano Bernal – June Jordan School for Equity
  • Sindy Paola Davila – Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Song Zhao – Lowell High School
  • Sujei Alexandra Delgado – Lowell High School
  • Titikor Paisansiri – Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Veronica Hua – Lowell High School
  • Veronica Pelaez Sembrana – Balboa High School
  • Yoel Kibrom Hadgu – Ida B. Wells Continuation High School
  • Zhenting Wu – San Francisco International High School
  • Zonglin Li- Lowell High School

CLASS OF 2019

  • Alejandra Mojica Garcia, George Washington High School
  • Alex Garcia, Mission High School
  • Alex Tupul, San Francisco International High School
  • Alexander Villalvazo, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Alexander Zepeda, Lowell High School
  • Amara Santos, The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Andre Jasmin, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Angelica Renee Cruz, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Aricelia Pablo, Balboa High School
  • Aries Bedgood, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Assata Gui’Chard, Gateway High School
  • Assia Ward, The Academy – San Francisco @ McAteer
  • Cecilia Pan, Balboa High School
  • Charles Peacock, Ida B. Wells Continuation High School
  • Chi Wan Lee, John O’Connell High School
  • Christian Cruz, Gateway High School
  • Cresin Williams-Quinn, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Cristian Ruiz, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Danesha Johnson, Life Learning Academy Charter School
  • David Chen, George Washington High School
  • Deisy Yoc, Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Deven Chan, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Diana Avila Coronado, Leadership Charter High School
  • Enrique Munoz, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Francisca Cruz Encino, San Francisco International High School
  • Gissela Guevara, Lowell High School
  • Guadalupe Pena, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Haris Khan, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Hashed Algaheim, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • In’Spire Hodgson, Life Learning Academy Charter School
  • Isabel Cervantes, Hilltop School
  • Jabari Taylor, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Jackie Tang, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Jacqueline Martinez Magana, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Jaheim Tate, Independence High School
  • Jaliana Semien, Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Jennifer Borromeo, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Jiaxi Guan, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Johan Lopez Samayoa, San Francisco International High School
  • Johnny Reyes, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Jose Hernandez, San Francisco International High School
  • Jose Marquez Ayala, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Joshua Ly, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Kailyn Lorelle Carino, Balboa High School
  • Kaitlyn Brianna Evangelista, Lowell High School
  • Kamieya Bynum, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Kelly Mak, Lowell High School
  • Kenia Xicum Montiel, Balboa High School
  • Kenneth Cano, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Kimberly Ornelas, City Arts and Technology High School
  • Krystal Powell, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Luz Euceda-Martinez, Balboa High School
  • Marcos Urbina, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Mareling Balladares, San Francisco International High School
  • Margarita Ayala Morales, Leadership Charter High School
  • Maria Trejo, Leadership Charter High School
  • Maritza Juarez Yoc, Balboa High School
  • Marques Parker, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Mary Grace Echon, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Michael Brown, Leadership Charter High School
  • Milton Jeronimo- Velasquez, City Arts and Technology High School
  • Mirtala Yoc, Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Natalie Chavez-Lopez, John O’Connell High School
  • Nehemias Urla, Mission High School
  • Rayna Mims, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Rebeca Chavez Mejia, San Francisco International High School
  • Ruth Romero Elvir, Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Sajja-Ayesha Shawasheh, Balboa High School
  • Sarah Tang, Independence High School
  • Shahriz Malek, Balboa High School
  • Shakila King, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Shaniyah Wadiwala, Lowell High School
  • Sheymi Martinez Molina, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Su Zin, Lowell High School
  • Valerie Torres, Downtown High School
  • Willow Jee, Lowell High School
  • Winona Cai, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Yuliha Vasquez, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Zeke Bellino, Mission High School

CLASS OF 2018

  • Adolfo Barrales, Lowell High School
  • Aldair Callupe Vasquez, San Francisco International High School
  • Alyssa Turner, Balboa High School
  • Andruu Gomez Gurdian, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Anner Baca, San Francisco International High School
  • Arian Teleb, Hilltop School
  • Belen Ostolaza, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Brenda Macario, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Cameron Collier, Life Learning Academy Charter School
  • Casaun Dixon, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Chau Nguyen, George Washington High School
  • Cimonetlp Powell, Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts
  • Daisy Juarez, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Dariana Coca, George Washington High School
  • Daviaunna Milburn, Leadership Charter High School
  • Demyiah Simpson, John O’Connell High School
  • Diego Juarez Meza, San Francisco International High School
  • Edin Haddis, Gateway High School
  • Edvin Mejia, Mission High School
  • Emily Montiel Peregrina, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Eria Limos, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Erica Coria, Mission High School
  • Eva Villareal, Mission High School
  • Franco Ramirez, George Washington High School
  • Guadalupe Cisneros, Gateway High School
  • Isnardo Mendoza Estrada, Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Ivan Hernandez, Mission High School
  • Iveelt Sukhbaatar, Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Jacqueline Santiago, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Jahniece Belton, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Jaline Chan, George Washington High School
  • Jenel Usi, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Jia Xian Ma, George Washington High School
  • Jia Yi Tan, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Joe Huang, Lowell High School
  • Jose Dominguez Espinal, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Jose Rodriguez Munoz, Mission High School
  • Josephine Mcnulty, Balboa High School
  • Josiah Kelly, Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Josseline Simental-Hernandez, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Ka Sio, Balboa High School
  • Katerine Chung Chen, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Katherine Colindres Torres, John O’Connell High School
  • Luis Sanchez, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Luorong Lamu, Lowell High School
  • Mariann Guzman-Espinoza, Lowell High School
  • Mark Carwin Bustos, Thurgood Marshall High School
  • Menaal Alowdi, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Michael Williams, Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Minghong He, Mission High School
  • Mohamed Jemal, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Nardi Bushgjokaj, San Francisco International High School
  • Nathan Valaris-Cazessus, Gateway High School
  • Nicole Magallanes Flores, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Oscar Mejia Perez, San Francisco International High School
  • Oscar Moreno Velazquez, John O’Connell High School
  • Paola Vidal Subias, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Patrick Garcia, John O’Connell High School
  • Prajita Koirala, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Ricardo Rosillo Garcia, June Jordan School for Equity
  • Robert Viray, John O’Connell High School
  • Rudy Aldaz, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Sabrina Lynch, George Washington High School
  • Samantha Gomez, City Arts and Technology High School
  • Seidis Rodriguez, George Washington High School
  • Sophia Ramos, John O’Connell High School
  • Stephanie Flores, Lowell High School
  • Stevan Berhe, Raoul Wallenberg High School
  • Steven Liao, George Washington High School
  • Tatiana Escobar, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Trinity Tran, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Vanessa Lopez, Leadership Charter High School
  • Viviana Aleman, KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
  • Weicheng Yang, San Francisco International High School
  • Wilson Wu, Phillip and Sala Burton High School
  • Wing Yan Kwok, Abraham Lincoln High School
  • Yuhua Wu, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
  • Zurisadai Arellano, Balboa High School
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Learn about counseling available to community college scholars and how to renew your scholarship.

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.

Four-Year Scholars

Learn how to renew your scholarship.

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.

Forms for Scholars

For applications, renewals and emergency assistance requests.

Helpful Links

Handy links for finding additional scholarships, work, and maximize your college experience.

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.

Internship Opportunities

Stipended jobs at our office and with our partnering organizations, offered year-round

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.

Mayor's Bridge to Excellence Scholarship

The Bridge to Excellence Scholarship Program provides up to 15 high school seniors from San Francisco public high schools with $2,500 each in scholarship awards, for up to two years. Funding for the scholarship comes from the generous sponsorship of philanthropic partners. Applicants must be an SFUSD high school senior graduating in spring 2022 with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.20. Applicants must demonstrate a significant financial need and be the first in their family to attend a four-year college.

Learn more in the press release here.

The Awesome Fund

The Awesome Fund provides financial support for student-led projects at priority high schools that help enhance the school community, keep students involved in school, and/or provide students with a more meaningful educational experience. Students can apply for a grant of $100 to $1,000. Application is open to any registered student club or high school student with a faculty advisor sponsor at any of the following high schools:

  • Thurgood Marshall
  • Burton
  • Balboa
  • John O’Connell
  • Mission
  • June Jordan

Examples of past projects include funding support of dance clubs like K-Pop and La Raza, a school gardening club, and more.

APPLY HERE