Skateboard-Friendly San Francisco – MJQ’s 2025 Scholarship Opportunity

Two students in the Bay Area will be awarded $500, paid directly to the school of enrollment, based on the criteria below.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for the MJQ Scholarship opportunity, applicants must be

Bay Area Resident (San Francisco or city within 50 miles thereof)
Planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2025.
High school senior with a 3.0 GPA

To apply, please include a short essay and your info as requested below.

Essay

Design a Skateboard-Friendly City

How would you turn San Francisco into a more skateboard-friendly city? You can focus on aspects like public awareness, laws and regulations, street maintenance, and recreational spaces. (Approximately 500 words).

Deadline for submissions: May 31, 2025

Winners will be selected by September 30, 2025.

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*UPDATE* Two students in the Bay Area will be awarded $500, paid directly to the school of enrollment, based on the criteria below.

Eligibility:

In order to be eligible to apply for the MJQ Scholarship opportunity, applicants must be

Bay Area Resident (San Francisco or city within 50 miles thereof)
Planning on attending an accredited United States college or university in 2023.
High school senior with a 3.0 GPA

To apply, please include a short essay and your info as requested below.

Essay

San Francisco is one of the best cities in the nation for cycling. Bicyclists come from all over the country to see Half Moon Bay and Kirby Cove. However, there were 316 bicycle accidents in 2021 alone. As California works to decrease bicycle accidents by adding more protected bike lanes and raising awareness for bicycle safety, there is an opportunity for creativity in making the roads safer for bicyclists in San Francisco. In approximately 500 words, describe a new and creative way to reduce bicycle accidents or improve cyclist safety in San Francisco. This could include new laws, safety products, or awareness initiatives that aren’t widely in place. The winners will be chosen based on the creativity of the product or solution and how well-written their essays are. Deadline for submissions: August 31, 2023 Winners will be selected by September 30, 2023.