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 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...]

What does it mean to be a sponsor for an A Bridge For Kids teen? It means that you can provide financial assistance that will lessen the financial burden on an already stressed teen and that teen can buy supplies to create an exhibit that will allow her to enter a Science Fair. It means that a teen can buy new athletic shoes rather than wear the hand me down shoes that are torn and worn down. It means that a teen who has never left San Diego can take one of the college campus tours ABFK offers, free of charge, be exposed to a variety of … [Read more...]

As the saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. And this is exactly what A Bridge For Kids has done. We continue to roll along, interviewing San Diego teens in record numbers and getting them sponsored by generous community members like yourself. Yes, we are making plenty of lemonade; as we have found new ways of moving our mission statement forward. While schools are closed and counselors are no longer available to nominate ABFK candidates, we have tapped the many successful students currently in our program and asked them to … [Read more...]

In February, A Bridge for Kids proudly announced that we were launching a new Scholarship Program to recognize and support low income high school seniors throughout San Diego who have excelled in academics, athletics and/or the arts during their high school years.  A total of $10,000 in college 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 support for college expenses, including but not limited to tuition, books, housing … [Read more...]

A Bridge For Kids is celebrating a record class of 54 seniors who, like many of us, have battled through a very tough last few months. Sadly, many if not most, will not experience a graduation that allows them to personally walk to the stage and receive that coveted high school diploma. Nevertheless, their accomplishments have not been lessened; and we are very proud to announce the colleges they will be attending and the scholarships they have received. While 14 students are attending schools in the UC system, the rest of our teens have set … [Read more...]

Billy Nguyen, a senior at Lincoln High School, beat over 200 other contestants on his way to winning the 8th Annual A Bridge for Kids Essay Contest. This is the second time in 3 years that a senior from Lincoln has won the $2,500 first prize. In 2018, Kevin Banks bested a similar number of entries in winning the top prize. This year, students were asked to address something they had done in their life that they were the most proud of. A panel of 15 judges reviewed the essays using a diverse set of criteria including the writer’s … [Read more...]