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 attending high school in San Francisco. African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and low-income youth are strongly encouraged to apply. Citizenship status is not a barrier to joining our programs. 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.

Spring 2025

Applications are currently open and due on January 31st at 8:00pm, though we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible in order to schedule your interview. Programs will run from February 24th-May 2nd on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 4:30-6:30pm. 

Program Schedule:
  Start Date: Monday, February 24th from 4:30-6:30pm (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
  Weekly Program: February 25th-May 1st on Tues/Wed/Thurs from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Special Events: Career Day & Wellness Day on Monday, March 24th & April 21st (4:30-6:30pm)
  End Date: Friday, May 2nd from 4:30-6:30pm (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)

Summer 2025

Summer 2025 applications will be available in mid-May 2025. Programs will run for 6 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2:00-6:00 pm starting on June 24th.