College Programs
College Programs
Our Approach
2-to 4-year Scholarships
Access to internship
Post-secondary Transition
Mentoring
Developing Professional Networks
Navigating College
1-on-1 Mentor Support
Courses Selection
Major Declarations
Career Guidance
School-Life Balance
Satisfying Academic Obligations
Group Mentoring Support
Peer-mentor Support
Exposure to professional networks
Mentoring Program
The transition to college isn’t always easy, particularly when you are the first in your family to attend college. For African American students the difficulties are more pronounced; they are nearly 35% more likely to drop-out of college in their first year than the average college student. Studies indicate that students who work with their mentors develop critical insight into important academic and life skills such as study strategies and time management. Mentors are a community asset; they guide students, provide validation, help students adjust to college life, and offer much needed support away from home.
SFA invests in getting to know and understand our Scholars. Through a rigorous vetting process, Program staff aim to uncover the academic, social and financial needs of our Scholars. Our goal is to assure that they thrive personally and
academically; to assure they take full advantage of available resources—including mentors.
Ambassadors Program
First and second-year college students are paired with upperclassmen, Scholars who have at least 2 years of postsecondary experience under their belts, and so are equipped to provide valuable advice about navigating the postsecondary experience.
Our Services
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2-to 4-year Scholarships
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Access to internship
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Post-secondary Transition
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Mentoring
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Developing Professional Networks
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Navigating College
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1-on-1 Mentor Support
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Courses Selection
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Major Declarations
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Career Guidance
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School-Life Balance
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Satisfying Academic Obligations
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Group Mentoring Support
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Peer-mentor Support
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Exposure to professional networks
Our Approach
1-on-1 Mentor Support
Group Mentoring Support
Peer-mentor Support
Exposure to professional networks
Staff support and check-in
Goal Setting & Accountability
Communication Strategies
Professional Development
Scholar Resource Lists
San Francisco Achievers keeps up to date resource list of other scholarship
opportunities, internships and job listings to further support your academic success.
A list of scholarships available to college students with application deadlines.
Available Internships
A list of available internships for college and high school students with application deadlines.
A list of available jobs for college and high school students with application deadlines.
College Student
Scholarship Programs
Available Job Listings
Scholars Success Program
For over 17 years, San Francisco Achievers has proudly supported African American young men in their pursuit of higher education through our Scholar Success Program. Each year, SFA awards up to 25 multi-year scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic potential, resilience, and a commitment to their future.
Scholarship selection is based on a set of transparent and equitable criteria, including:
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Graduate of an SFUSD high school
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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African American male
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Enrolling in a 2-year college, 4-year university, or vocational program in the fall
But the scholarship is just the beginning. SFA goes beyond financial aid by offering a full spectrum of wraparound support designed to help Scholars persist through college and graduate ready for career and life success. This includes:
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Personalized college advising to identify the best-fit institution
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Course selection guidance to meet general education and major requirements
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Ongoing academic monitoring and early alerts
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Regular check-ins, campus visits, and resource navigation
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Community-building with other SFA Scholars across the state
Our goal is not just to help students get into college—but to ensure they thrive, complete their degrees, and launch meaningful careers. The Scholar Success Program is the culmination of SFA’s pipeline, turning potential into purpose and ambition into achievement.
