OUR STUDENTS. OUR FUTURE. #OURSANFRANCISCO
A First Graduate donation is more than a sum of money.
It funds a student’s education, opportunities, achievements and ultimately, a better future for all of us.
Our Results Speak for Themselves
- 99% of our high school seniors graduate and enroll in college.
- 78% graduate from college within six years, far exceeding the national average of 11% for first-generation students.
- In 2023, we distributed over $170,000 in scholarships to our students, paving the way for a successful future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help students become the first in their families to graduate from college ready to pursue careers that are meaningful to them. First Graduate is a San Francisco nonprofit dedicated to supporting, empowering, and enabling first-generation college students to graduate from college.
Middle School
Middle school students focus on applying to high schools, learning about different careers accessible with a college degree, and thinking about what it means to be a college-bound student.
High School
Students complete college preparatory coursework, and receive coaching to help them and their families through the college applications and financing process.
College & Career
Students get help accessing resources, maintaining a high level of academic performance, and exploring potential career pathways through internships, jobs, and professional networks.
Academic Support
Free academic instruction and homework help for every student
Career Exploration
Career panels, workshops, job shadowing, and mock interviews
Family Engagement
Supporting families in helping their children become first-generation college graduates
Why Your Support Matters
Because access to quality education is an opportunity gap for first-generation students. First Graduate makes a 12-year commitment to each student through a life-impact after sixth grade, helping them get there. Our program serves 60 middle school students, 110 high school students, 110 college students, and 218 alumni.
What our students are saying
Partners
