Koshland Young Leader Awards Scholarship

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Koshland Young Leader Awards Scholarship

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The Koshland Young Leader Awards Scholarship offers $10,000 to high school juniors in San Francisco who have faced significant challenges and plan to attend college.

Apr 8, 2026

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$10,000

Award amount

4

Requirements

Who can apply

  • Currently enrolled as a junior in a San Francisco high school
  • Planning to enroll in any college or university
  • Nominated by a teacher
  • GPA of 3.0 or above

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Eligible institutions

San Francisco Foundation

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify teacher nomination process
  • Check video submission guidelines
  • Confirm eligibility with school counselor

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details
  • Specific application steps beyond video submission

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Start preparing your video early
  • Highlight your challenges and achievements
  • Ask a teacher for support in the nomination process

Key requirements (4)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Video
  • This program is open to students currently enrolled as juniors in high schools within the San Francisco Unified School District and planning to enroll at a college or university in any state.
  • Applicants must be nominated by a teacher at their school.
  • After being nominated by their teacher, they must submit an application accompanied by a video of 6 to 8 minutes in which they describe how they have balanced extraordinary challenges, including family separation and homelessness, yet continue to show academic promise and comm….
  • GPA 3.0 or above.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Video submission

Applying

Applicants must submit a video detailing their challenges and achievements after being nominated by a teacher.

Award & payment

Amount: $10,000

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Overview

This scholarship offers $10,000 to high school juniors in San Francisco who have overcome significant challenges and plan to pursue higher education.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Students currently enrolled as juniors in high schools within the San Francisco Unified School District.