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 girl-identified youth residing and/or attending high school in San Francisco, California. Low-income, first generation, and 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 in-person 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 16 students.

Spring 2026

Application due: January 30, 2026 (We encourage submitting as soon as possible in order to schedule your interview)
Notification: By February 6, 2026
Program Schedule:
  Start Date: Monday, February 23 from 4:30-6:30pm (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)
  Weekly Program: Feb 23 - May 1, Tues/Wed/Thurs from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Special events (Mondays): March 9-Family Open House, March 30-Wellness Day,
April 13-Career Day
  End Date: Friday, May 1 from 4:30-6:30pm (𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏)

Summer 2026

Summer 2026 applications will be available in April and due at the end of May. Programs will run for 6 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2:00-6:00pm starting on June 22.