Eva Gunther Fellowship Grant

Eva Gunther Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Eva Gunther Foundation
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The Eva Gunther Fellowship is a prestigious grant program aimed at empowering teenage girls aged 11-18 in the San Francisco Bay Area. With awards of up to $2,000, the fellowship supports young women in pursuing unique experiences in athletics, arts, and leadership. Nominees must demonstrate financial need and be motivated to engage in programs that foster independence and creativity. Nominations are submitted by a non-family adult mentor, ensuring support from the community.

Overview

NOTE: Nominations complete by the 30th of the month will be processed and awards announced by the 21st of the following month. No applications will be reviewed in August or December so applications received in July and August will be processed in September and those received November and December will be processed in January.An Eva Gunther Fellow can’t nominate herself, or be nominated by a family member; she needs to be nominated by an adult mentor who knows her well. Approach an adult in your life who is not a family member, bring them to this website, and ask them to help you.A brief seconding letter must be submitted by a staff member of the institution who will be sponsoring and monitoring the user of the grant funds. Eva Gunther Fellowship Our Fellowship program for teenage girls is the foundation’s longest standing grant program and speaks to the heart of the Eva Foundation’s commitment to supporting individual girls.In giving these Fellowships of up to $2,000, we are empowering young, motivated women to overcome limiting circumstances and follow their passions. In the simplest terms, an Eva Fellowship is a need-based grant which will allow a girl to have an experience similar to those that Eva had. The Fellowship Program offers a girl the chance to have a special, singular experience that is just for her. EGF intends to enable young, motivated women to follow a dream; to help extend their own and society’s beliefs about their role and abilities; to engender creativity and artistic excellence; to enable girls to exhibit leadership skills; and to amplify girls’ ability to be independent thinkers in an interdependent world. What can girls get fellowships for: Athletic Programs:Cheerleading camp Basketball recruitment tour JCC macabi games Karate classes Camp WinarainbowCreative Programs:SF Ballet program Acting classes at ACT Dance Programs Music lessons at Blue Bear Writing Classes Choir & Symphony Trips ArtFest through JCCSF Singing lessons Traditional Chinese Music Lessons Marsh Theatre CampExperience and Travel Programs:Historically black college tour Global Glimpse service trip to Nicaragua Science trip to Belize Girls leadership institute camp CloseUp trip to Washington DC Forensic science camp Sojourn to the Past Trip Volunteer trip to New Orleans Trip to Europe Cooking classes Beauty school

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The seconding letter can be short, but needs to affirm:The organization receiving the funds is a 501(c)3 .The nominee has been admitted to the program in question .The funds provided will be spent for the purpose outlined in the nomination letter.A nominee must:Be a girl aged 11 – 18Live in the S.F. Bay areaBe in financial needHave a project or programBe motivatedBe nominated and seconded.

Ineligibility

The Foundation will not fund tuition at parochial or independent schools or new, experimental programs.Grants will not be awarded to allow girls to participate in the sponsoring agency’s programs.Past activities are not eligible.