April 9, 2027

Koshland Young Leader Awards

The San Francisco Foundation · Direct application

$14,000
11 winners

Eligibility

Location
California
Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Juniors at San Francisco Unified School District high schools with at least a weighted 3.4 GPA who have overcome significant hardship and demonstrated community leadership may apply. Eleven awardees receive $14,000 each for college tuition and education-related expenses.

Each award is $14,000 paid to support college entry after the senior year.

Applications open February 9 and are due April 9, 2026 via Submittable. Winners are notified in late May 2026. SSN or Tax ID is not required to apply but is needed if selected.

Dr. Daniel Koshland Jr. established KYLA in 1999 through The San Francisco Foundation; the program has awarded nearly $1 million to 170+ SFUSD student leaders.

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