How to Apply to
Oasis for Girls
We're so happy you're interested in participating in Oasis for Girls! Our programs provide a supportive and inclusive space where you can explore your interests, express yourself authentically and be part of a sisterhood. At Oasis, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about college and career options, engage in social justice issues, and develop life skills that will prepare you to succeed in high school and beyond.
Program Cycles: We have three program cycles each year: Fall (10 weeks), Spring (10 weeks), and Summer (6 weeks). All programs (Create, Rise and Envision) are available during each cycle. Students will be asked to rank programs in order of preference on application.
Location: Our office is in San Francisco, one block from the Civic Center Bart/Muni station (8th St/Market St.)
Eligibility: Girls and gender expansive youth residing and/or attending high school in San Francisco, California. Low-income, first generation, and current/former foster youth are strongly encouraged to apply. Participants in the ENVISION program will need proof of COVID vaccination due to the partnership with UCSF.
Stipends: Program participants will receive a stipend up to $400, $500, or $600 after successful completion of their first, second and third program.
Application Process
1. Please read the program descriptions and decide which programs you’d like to apply to, in order of preference.
2. Fill out the application form. At the end of the form, you'll be asked schedule an interview.
3. Applicants will be notified of their status via email. Although we want to have all of you participate, due to limited space each program has a capacity of 15 students.
Summer 2025
Applications will be available on April 14th and due on May 28th. In-person interviews will take place between May 27th-June 2nd. Applicants will be notified by June 4th. Programs will run from June 24th-August 1st on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2:00-6:00pm.
Program Schedule:
Start Date: Monday, June 24th from 2:00-6:00pm (𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
Weekly Program: June 25th-July 31st on Tues/Wed/Thurs from 2:00-6:00pm
Special Events: Mondays, July 14th & July 21st from 2:00-6:00pm (Career Day & Wellness Day)
End Date: Friday, August 1st from 2:00-6:00pm (𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
Fall 2025
Fall 2025 applications will be available in mid-August 2025. Programs will run for 10 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4:30-6:30 pm starting on September 29th.