Close the Opportunity Gap

Join the movement to advance educational equity by supporting San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities. Work alongside community leaders, youth development professionals, and educators to provide engaging and impactful summer enrichment programming in a fun and dynamic environment. Develop knowledge and skills to work collectively toward a civic purpose, educate and empower children and youth, and navigate and accomplish professional responsibilities.

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Gain Practical Experience

In this summer program, Equity Interns spend 8 weeks in full-time (paid) internships supporting the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy. Earn a $3,000 stipend (taxable income) for full participation in the program, while benefiting from free USF campus housing and transportation. Some meals will also be provided.

Work Together to Make a Difference

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University of Delaware's Biden Institute

Work alongside University of Delaware students.

Biden Institute

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YMCA of San Francisco

Become teaching assistants for the YMCA and other San Francisco public elementary schools.

YMCA

Combat Injustices Within the Educational System

Read stories on Equity Interns who stepped into local classrooms to help reduce the achievement gap.

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Learning From Students

Sarah Chavez ’24 reflects on her experience at the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy.

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Closing the Achievement Gap

McCarthy Center Presidential Fellow describes how the Equity Interns program began and how it has evolved each year.

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Students Pursue Equity in Education

Interns worked as teaching assistants in San Francisco public elementary schools.

Become an Equity Intern

Advance educational equity. Support San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities.