ScholarMatch Destined for College
San Francisco Bay Area Application
Thank you for your interest in free college coaching from ScholarMatch!
Please complete this application by March 15th for priority matching. The final deadline is September 15th. If you want to get a head start on your college applications we recommend that you apply before the deadline.
This application has four pages:
- Basic information about yourself.
- Basic information on your family and background.
- Short answer questions about your interest in the program and information to help us with matching you with a college coach.
- Terms of agreement for participating in the program.
** The form saves your progress automatically—there’s no save button needed. As long as you access the link through the same browser, you can reopen it and pick up right where you left off. To avoid losing progress, make sure not to clear your browser’s cache or history, and avoid using private or incognito browsing modes.
You can email us at outreach@scholarmatch.org with any questions!
Before starting your application please view the following slide with collection of videos below to assure that this program is a good fit for you.
Based on the videos from above, what services does ScholarMatch provide?
Select all that apply.
First Name *
Middle Name
Last Name *
What is your Preferred Name?
If you prefer to be named something different than your first name please let us know. If not just leave this blank.
What gender pronouns do you use?
If your pronouns aren't listed here, we'd still love to hear them in "Any other notes?" below.
Email Address *
Confirm Email Address *
Please confirm your preferred email address. We recommend putting a non-school email address as emails from ScholarMatch are often delivered to high school spam folders. In any case, put an email address you check on a regular basis.
Please select this checkbox if you opt-in to receive text messages from ScholarMatch about upcoming scholarship deadlines, college deadlines, summer internships, college visit programs, and general ScholarMatch program reminders.
By selecting this checkbox to you agree to have ScholarMatch send you text messages. SMS data rates may apply. You can opt-out at any time.
What high school do you attend? *
If your school is not listed select "Other-School not listed"
Which year will you graduate high school? *
Currently, only students in the Class of 2026 are eligible to apply for Destined for College.
What state do you live in? *
What city do you live in? *
What is your zip code? *
What is your current location? *
Please select the area you reside in. We are currently working with community-based organizations within San Francisco.
What time zone are you located in? *
We ask for a timezone to match you with a Coach who can meet with you during times youʻre available.
What is your Date of Birth?
To participate in our program you must be 13 years of age or older.