National Football Foundation

Founded in 1959 by the legendary Ernie Nevers, the Northern California Chapter is one of the oldest in the nation. We are fortunate to have a board of directors, county chairmen and sponsors who support our goals and promote our organization in their communities. 

Our chapter supports the objectives of the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame by encouraging nominations for our scholar-athlete awards dinner held each year in February. Since 1960, we have honored high school seniors, from the twelve San Francisco Bay Area counties, who have distinguished themselves on the football field, in the classroom and in activities that display leadership abilities. Each year, twenty-four outstanding young men are awarded $1,000 scholarships to assist with their college education. We are proud that we are investing our time and energy in the future leaders of our country and that their success makes our communities and our nation a better place to live. 

We often have many important Bay Area football personalities in attendance, and in addition to the student honorees, we honor distinguished individuals for their contribution to football and to their communities. If you are interested in attending, please visit the chapter's website for more information.