Thank you to everyone who participated in K2C's 2026 Art & Video Contest! Our panel of judges included members of the community from across the city. We are all inspired by your work. You have a future worth saving for!
First ($500), Second ($300), and Third ($100) place city-wide honorees will receive a scholarship deposited in their Kindergarten to College (K2C) account by mid-May.
To see a full list of Honorees Click Here
While the original plan was to award the first 50 participants, we're excited to share that all eligible participants who submitted will receive $10 incentive in their K2C account. In addition, the K2C team selected 6 students whose submission stood out from in-person visits at schools.
To see a full list of Awardees Click Here
Email Community Outreach Coordinator, JP Davis, at jp.davis@sfgov.org with any contest questions and stay tuned for more fun activities to earn awards with K2C's virtual college tour. Consider making a deposit, viewing your balance online and earning incentives to grow your college savings! Eligible students may also have up to $1,500 in their CalKIDS account from the State of California to use towards education after high school.
Contest Rules:
Current San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) K-12th grade students with active Kindergarten to College (K2C) savings accounts. Email k2c@sfgov.org for general K2C questions or jp.davis@sfgov.org for contest specific questions.
First ($500), Second ($300), and Third ($100) place city-wide honorees will receive a scholarship deposited in their Kindergarten to College (K2C) account by mid-May.
While the original plan was to award the first 50 participants, we're excited to share that all eligible participants who submitted will receive $10 incentive in their K2C account. In addition, the K2C team selected 6 students whose submission stood out from in-person visits at schools.
Email Community Outreach Coordinator, JP Davis, at jp.davis@sfgov.org with any contest questions. Meanwhile, visit K2CSF.org to learn about making a deposit, viewing your balance online and earning incentives to grow your college savings!
Create an original video that conveys the theme “A Future Worth Saving For”.
All entries should begin with a short (e.g., 5 seconds) “title screen” that includes the following information:
Student full name
School name
Grade
Title of video
Videos submissions should be about 1 minute in length (not including the 5 second title screen).
Submit your video to our Google Form with your information. For large files too large to email or upload, send it using a file sharing service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox). For support, email jp.davis@sfgov.org.
Copyright images are not permitted.
Create an original artwork in portrait format on 8.5” x 11” (US Letter) with a creative design or image that conveys the theme “A Future Worth Saving For”.
All drawings/artwork may be in any media form. For example, pen, watercolor, computer graphics, or other creative modes.
Submit your artwork to our Google Form - with your information. For any questions or support, you can email jp.davis@sfgov.org.
Copyright images are not permitted.
- All enrolled SFUSD students are invited to participate, however awards will only be given to students with an active K2C savings account.
- Students can only participate in one contest category – either video or art.
- All students’ submissions must be received by 5:00pm on Monday, March 23, 2026.
- Submissions must include student name, grade, school, school ID number and contact information.
- Decision by K2C will be final - awards will be announced on www.K2CSF.org by April 17, 2026.
Interpretation of theme “A Future Worth Saving For” - does the artwork or video clearly show a representation of “A Future Worth Saving For” for means to them?
Creativity - does the artwork or video show imagination, originality, and expressiveness?
Connection to the K2C program – does the artwork or video align with K2C’s mission to promote students saving, financial, college and career goals?
Visit K2C’s YouTube page for videos and view artwork submitted from past contests.