About Five for Five: Sage Educators Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our new program, Five for Five. Acknowledging the disparity in academic resources and mentoring for low-income communities throughout Marin County, SEF will sponsor a cohort of 5 eighth grade students each year, with whom they will tutor and mentor twice weekly until those students graduate from high school. The intention of the program is to level the playing field academically so that students of all economic backgrounds may be equally represented in higher-level math and science courses, leading to greater and more diverse opportunities post-grad for students of all backgrounds and upbringings. Through academic tutoring, coaching and mentoring, as well as integration into the Sage community, our educators hope to empower students to dream big, apply themselves wholly, and succeed in all of their endeavors.

SEF Mission: Sage Educators Foundation promotes educational equity by funding academic programs for k-12 students in need, regardless of age, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. 

Apply today: SEF is looking for five students to represent our next cohort in the Five for Five Success program this fall, 2024. We recognize that not every student has the resources or support they need to reach their goals and we would like to connect with those students. Programming includes but is not limited to: tutoring, test prep, goal setting, homework help, organization and study skills, and eventually college essay writing and applications.

Required: In addition to completing the scholarship application process below, applicants will need to request two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or mentors; the recommendation is a digital form on this website. Once both letters of recommendation have been received, each complete application will be reviewed, and you can expect a response from Sage Educators Foundation within 2 weeks.

Student Information

Student's Name *

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School *

Grade Level *

Current GPA *

Student's Email *

Student's Phone Number *

Short Answer Application Questions (to be completed by the student applicant)

What qualifies you as an ideal candidate for the Five-for-Five Success Program? *

Please elaborate on your strongest character traits, including your willingness to commit to a program of this length, in two paragraphs of 5-7 sentences each in length.

What are some of your academic strengths? *

Minimum of 2-3 sentences. Ex. I feel that I am very organized; I keep a planner and take thorough notes.

In which areas could you benefit from improvement? *

Minimum of 2-3 sentences. Ex: I would like to improve my organizational and time management skills. I am often losing track of assignments and am always studying the night before an exam.

What are your wildest dreams and ambitions and how will the Five-for-Five program help you achieve these goals? *

Please respond in one paragraph of 5-7 sentences in length. Feel free to include both academic and personal goals including what you might like to achieve while in school and after graduation.

Parent Information

Parent's Name *

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Parent's Email *

Parent's Phone Number *

Address *

Employer *

Occupation *

Second Parent's Name (optional)

Second Parent's Email (optional)

Second Parent's Phone Number (optional)

Financial Information

Household Gross Income *

Household Net Worth *

Proof of Income

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Please submit a copy of your prior year's tax return.

Recommendations

First Teacher, Counselor, or Mentor *

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Email *

Second Teacher, Counselor, or Mentor *

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Email *

Extenuating Circumstances

Is there anything else that we should know about you while considering this application?

Is there anything else that we should know about you while considering your application?

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