friends community scholars
Friends Community Scholarships (FCS) are merit-based, comprehensive scholarships for high-achieving, low-income, middle school students from the neighborhoods surrounding the school. The program increases access to an exceptional education while supporting academic excellence, strengthening our school, and deepening our relationships with—and impact on—our neighborhood.
What the Friends Community Scholarships Cover
Friends Community Scholarships provide students with support and access to a broad range of opportunities, preparing them for high school, college, and beyond. In addition to covering 98% of the cost of SFFS tuition, the below items are included in the scholarship.
- Academic tutoring and summer programs
- ​After3 programming, which includes after school supervised study hall, workshops, and small group music lessons
Friends School is committed to the ongoing financial support of all Friends Community Scholars until they graduate; school-related expenses that arise in addition to those listed above will be covered on a case to case basis.
Application Process
The application process for Friends Community Scholarships is the same as the standard application process to SFFS. This process begins in October and concludes in March. We encourage families to begin the process as early as possible to ensure that all forms are complete by our deadlines. Click here for more information about the process. Scholars will be selected each year for their demonstrated academic ability, capacity for and commitment to hard work, and willingness to participate in the life of the school.
Qualifications
Friends Community Scholarships are merit-based, comprehensive scholarships for high-achieving, low-income, middle school students who meet at least two criteria:
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Qualify for free or reduced-price lunch at school.
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Speak a language other than English at home.
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Live in a single-parent household.
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Live in a neighborhood surrounding our school.
Friends School is committed to the ongoing financial support of all Friends Community Scholars until they graduate; school-related expenses that arise in addition to those listed above will be covered on a case to case basis.
2023–2024 Income Eligibility Guidelines
| Household Size | Maximum Annual Household Income |
|---|---|
| 2 | $70,947 |
| 3 | $77,890 |
| 4 | $87,050 |
| 5 | $95,293 |
| 6 |
$104,053 |
Diversity and Access at San Francisco Friends School
Friends Community Scholars is one of many outreach efforts at Friends School designed to add to the breadth of voices and talents of our school community. The Friends School seeks to build a student body that mirrors the diversity found in San Francisco. Children of all backgrounds are considered for admission without regard to a family’s ability to afford tuition. Annually, SFFS adjusts the tuition for over a quarter of our families, relieving parents of anywhere from 10% to 98% of the cost of tuition.
For More Information
For more information about this unique scholarship, including an application timeline and materials, please contact Yvette Bonaparte, Director of Admission, by email at fcs@sffriendsschool.org or by phone at (415) 565-0400.