A Bridge for Kids is excited to announce that ServiceNow, a Santa Clara based software company, has generously agreed to sponsor 10 of our students. In addition to a $1,000 sponsorship, each teen will be given a free laptop and will take part in a 10-week coding seminar hosted by Service Now engineers. Also, as a part of the program, students will have a dedicated ServiceNow Engineer who will act as a mentor to provide guidance and help with their final project. Michael Nance, Founder and CEO of A Bridge for Kids, said excitement for this … [Read more...]
A BRIDGE FOR KIDS presents: 1st Annual Musical Theatre Scholarship
BRIDGE FOR KIDS presents: A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce a new scholarship for a (Class of 2022) student pursuing musical theater in college to train with the Trifecta Broadway Coaches. This scholarship will recognize and support one current junior with a comprehensive college audition preparation program including private lessons in voice, dance, acting and more. We invite all San Diego high school juniors who qualify for the Government Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Seeking a dedicated youth … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving – Ananely Alonso and her Mother’s Story of Hope and Support
"I wanted the sponsorship. I needed the sponsorship. During November of 2019, my brain came to the realization that I needed to pay off 4 AP exams ($63 each). I did not know how I was going to do it. My school set a deadline for students to decide whether they would take the exams or not. I knew I wanted to take my exams, but the problem was paying for them. I come from a low-income family who lives paycheck to paycheck. Everything counts. I went to my counselor and asked if my school offered some type of scholarship and she said no, but that … [Read more...]
Sponsor Needed! Student Athlete Sees Challenges as Opportunities to Grow.
Hello! My name is Kamila Carter. I am currently a freshman at El Capitan High School. After high school, my goal is to attend a 4-year university. I live with my mom, dad, and younger brother. Growing up, I was immersed in many different cultures. My dad was born and raised here in San Diego, and my mom is from Mexico. In addition, both of my parents are Deaf. So, I grew up communicating in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language (ASL). In kindergarten, I was enrolled in the Chinese immersion program at Riverview International Academy. I … [Read more...]
Pandemic Leads to Even Greater Financial Insecurity and Depression Among Low-Income Teens
The COVID -19 pandemic has negatively affected just about everyone throughout the world over the past year. While almost no one has been left untouched, studies have suggested that younger adults, racial/ethnic minorities, essential workers, and unpaid adult caregivers reported having experienced disproportionately worse mental health outcomes, increased substance use, and elevated suicidal ideation. Given the above facts, it’s not surprising that the students we support have experienced an even higher degree of … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Scholarship Program to Award $10,000 to High School Seniors
A Bridge for Kids is proud to announce that it will offer College Scholarships to students graduating in the Class of 2021. These scholarships will recognize and support seniors who have excelled in academics, athletics and/or the arts during their high school years. Bridge For Kids is doubling the scholarships offered this year to "at least" $10,000. These scholarships will be granted to low income, high achieving seniors who are committed to attending a four year college. Funds are intended to provide financial … [Read more...]
Safa Aw-Muhumed Wins 9th Annual Essay Contest
Safa Aw-Muhumed, a junior at Crawford High School, bested 250 other entrants in winning the 9th Annual A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest. This is the first time that a student from Crawford has won the contest and earned the $2,500 first place prize. Safa Aw-Muhumed, a junior at Crawford High School, is all smiles after winning Essay Contest and $2,500 first prize. This year students were asked “What is the one life experience that has best prepared you for your future? How did this experience impact you?” Essays were submitted to A … [Read more...]
The Gift of Giving- A Life Changing Sponsorship by Angelina Gonzalez
How has your sponsorship impacted your life? We asked this question to several of our students and not surprisingly they all had very different responses. Many spoke of the strong relationship they had with their sponsor, others mentioned financial support that allowed them to play a sport or pursue a hobby and some others viewed programs like our college tours and tutoring as being most beneficial. This is Angelina's story about how the kindness of one person, her sponsor, altered her path in life. On September 23rd, 2019, I became a … [Read more...]
2021 Essay Contest Sets New Record
After receiving a record 250 essays from over 25 local high schools we are pleased to announce we have narrowed down the field to a final 21 in our 9th Annual Essay Contest. A total of 10 high schools are represented in this top group with students from Crawford High School (6) and The Preuss School, UCSD (4) leading all schools with almost half of the total finalists. Escondido Charter High School (2) and El Cajon Valley High School (2) have multiple entries in the top group and two-time contest winner (2018 and 2020) Lincoln … [Read more...]
A Bridge for Kids Kicks Off 9th Annual Essay Contest- $2,500 First Prize
A Bridge for Kids is excited to announce that it is kicking off it's 9th Annual Essay contest and this year we will be offering an even bigger prize pool and $2,500 to the 1st place entry. Eligible students (see contest rules and eligibility below) may enter the 2021 A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest by submitting an original essay of 750 words or fewer describing their thoughts on the following: What is the one life experience that has best prepared you for your future? How did this experience impact you? A panel of volunteers will … [Read more...]
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