2026 APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicant Requirements

  • Currently in 9th grade
  • Live and attend high school in San Francisco
  • Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Identify as Black/African-American or whose lived experience includes meaningful cultural or familial ties to the Black/African-American community in San Francisco
The application process is now closed for the 2026 season. Please check back in February 2027 for the next opportunity.
2025 Inductees

Acacia Cross Johnson - Kipp San Francisco College Preparatory, Class of 2028

Alex Price - Abraham Lincoln High School, Class of 2028

Janiyah Raney - Phillip And Sala Burton High School, Class of 2028

Laniyah Rodriguez - Mission High School, Class of 2028

Myles Williams - George Washington High School, Class of 2028

2024 Inductees

Maasai Berry - Balboa High School, Class of 2027

Kira Glover - Balboa High School, Class of 2027

Maziah Hamilton - Raoul Wallenberg High School, Class of 2027

Noah Niguesse - Archbishop Riordan High School, Class of 2027

2022 Inductees

Elan Elias – Convent High School, Class of 2026

Kaden Maxey – Rise University Prep, Class of 2026

Selam Aklilu – Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, Class of 2024

Khalil Cohen – Academy of Arts & Sciences, Class of 2024

Rikki Norris – June Jordan School for Equity, Class of 2024

2021 Inductees - Inaugural Class

Arianna Cade - City Arts & Leadership Academy, Class of 2025

Ryan Coleman - Mission High School, Class of 2025

Tigotae Brakey - City Arts And Technology High School, Class of 2023

Jermaine Fulgham - Mission High School, Class of 2023

Jazmine Keel - Mission High School, Class of 2023

close--_R_iulf6_