Our Opportunities
Welcome to the San Francisco State University Scholarship website! The scholarships listed below are San Francisco State University scholarships offered by various colleges, departments, and offices. Click the scholarship name to learn more about the opportunity.
TO APPLY FOR or be considered for nomination/recruitment based campus scholarships, click the “Sign In” button to begin. You must have a SF State ID number to be able to sign in and begin your scholarship application. Once you complete the General Application, scholarships that are currently “open” will be recommended to you if you meet the basic criteria (e.g., gpa OR class level OR major). Read the scholarship eligibility requirements and questions carefully to determine if you are qualified BEFORE applying. If a scholarship is not yet available, check with the campus office administering the scholarship to ask when the scholarship will be available to apply for.
There are some scholarship opportunities you do not have to apply for, but will be automatically matched to after you complete your General Application.
The General Application you completed will be kept until July of each year. You must complete and sign a new General Application at the beginning of the Fall semester.
You can conduct a keyword search by:
- Specific keyword (e.g., veterans, AB540, disability, community service, single parent, etc.)
- Major or college (e.g., enter your major into the keyword box and click search for a list of scholarships or by College – Science and Engineering, Liberal & Creative Arts, Health and Social Sciences, Business, Graduate College of Education, Ethnic Studies)
- Enrollment status (e.g., entering or continuing)
- Scholarship name
OR click the “Show Filters” button to search by: “Scopes” (scholarships grouped by department or office; for example, English, College of Business, Office of Student Financial Aid, Alumni Association, etc.). This is a good search to find scholarships offered to all majors or all majors within a College.
Below are fields on the individual Scholarship page and what they mean:
• Enrollment Status: “Any” means entering students and continuing SF state students are eligible to apply.
• Enrollment requirement: “Full-Time” means 12 units for undergraduate students and 8 units for graduate students. This is the required enrollment to receive the scholarship award.
• Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA or CA Dream App:
- “Yes” means applicant must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream App and have financial need as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid.
- “Not a Requirement” means you do not have to file a FAFSA or CA Dream App to determine financial need.
- “Must file a FAFSA” means students must file a FAFSA and students who cannot file a FAFSA are not eligible.
- Check the “Criteria” to see if you must demonstrate financial need another way.
• Citizenship: “Any” means that any citizenship status may be eligible, including international students, undocumented students, and students with AB540 status
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS regarding a specific scholarship, contact the person or department listed on the scholarship opportunity page.
To view a list of external scholarships offered by outside organizations and foundations, click External under Opportunities. You cannot apply to these scholarships from this website. Click the “Visit” link for more information.
DETERMINE YOU ARE QUALIFIED BEFORE APPLYING by reading the scholarship eligibility requirements (e.g., major, gpa, enrollment requirement to receive the scholarship, other requirements as stated) and questions CAREFULLY.
| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $1000 |
Dr. Ron Holt MA in Sexuality Studies Award
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Awarding Department: Sexuality...
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Deadline12/02/2025 |
| varies depending on number of applicants; typically between $1000 and $4000 |
Edward B. Kaufmann Scholarship - Humanities Dept.
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Awarding Department: Department of Humanities...
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Deadline12/05/2025 |
| $1,000 |
Gyani Family Endowed Scholarship for International Students
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline12/05/2025 |
| up to $2000 |
Kasey Miller Fund in Kinesiology
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Awarding Department:...
|
Deadline12/15/2025 |
| varies |
Morrison Chamber Music Scholarship Fund
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship will be awarded for the 2018-2019...
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Deadline12/31/2025 |
| Varies |
Gene Geisler Endowed Scholarship
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Awarding Department: Political...
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Deadline01/02/2026 |
| Varies: Approximately $10,000/academic year, paid out in monthly stipend payments plus in-state tuition waiver |
Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) Undergraduate (Jr/Sr) Fellowship Award
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming Academic...
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Deadline02/13/2026 |
| Varies |
Africana Studies Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
American Indian Studies Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded in the Fall...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,250.00 |
Anantha Sudhakar Memorial Scholarship - Graduate Award
This scholarship will be awarded for the FALL semester.
Awarding...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
Anantha Sudhakar Memorial Scholarship - Undergraduate Award
This scholarship will be awarded for the FALL semester.
Awarding...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Betty Parent Achievement Award
Ethnic Studies
Awarding Department: American Indian...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| varies |
College of Ethnic Studies Dean's Scholar Award
ETHNIC STUDIES
This scholarship will be disbursed in the Fall. This...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Dr. J.E. "Penny" Saffold Leadership Award
Ethnic Studies
Awarding Department: Africana Studies
Scholarship...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| up to $1000 |
Edward Said Scholarship
Ethnic Studies
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming FALL...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Jacques E. Johnet Trust Scholarship for Native American
Ethnic Studies
Students may apply for one scholarship award per semester...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $2,500.00 |
James Akira Hirabayashi Person for All Seasons Scholarship Fund
ETHNIC STUDIES
This scholarship will be disbursed for the upcoming...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| up to $3,000 per semester |
Jerry Wayne Varnado Ethnic Studies Scholarship
Ethnic Studies
Scholarship will be awarded for the Fall...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Jessica Mae Orozco Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded for the FALL semester.
Awarding...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Jolivette Family Empowerment Scholarship
ETHNIC STUDIES
Awarding Department: College of Ethnic...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Joseph L. White Endowed Scholarship in Africana Studies
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming Academic...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| up to $1,500 |
Kenneth P. Monteiro—Associated Students Scholarship in Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies
Scholarship awarded for the Spring semester
Awarding...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $2,000.00 |
Latina/o Studies Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies
COLLEGE OF ETHNIC STUDIES
Scholarship awarded for varying Semesters....
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Mark B. Kertz and Minnie Loo Scholarship in Asian American Studies
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming FALL...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Meredith Morgan Eliassen Fellowship in Women Shaping California Communities
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded for the FALL...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| Varies |
Paul Whang Memorial Fellowship
Ethnic Studies
Scholarship awarded for the Fall semester
Awarding...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| up to $1,000.00 |
Philip M. Klasky Climate Justice Scholarship
Scholarship Award Period: This scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Phillip McGee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming Academic...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Queer Ethnic Studies Endowed Graduate Student Scholarship
Ethnic Studies
Scholarship will be awarded for the Fall...
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Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Queer Ethnic Studies Scholarship - Undergraduate Awards
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming FALL...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $500.00 |
Race & Resistance Studies Scholarship
RRS prepares students to understand the race-related processes...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1000 |
Richard and Mildred Loving Scholarship Award In Critical Mixed Race Studies
COLLEGE OF ETHNIC STUDIES
Scholarship awarded for varying Semesters....
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| $1,000.00 |
Student Activist & Advocate Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded for the Spring Semester.
Awarding...
|
Deadline02/15/2026 |
| An amount equivalent to resident tuition and fees. |
Presidential Scholars Scholarship
2025-2026
WEBSITE:...
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Deadline03/01/2026 |
| ~$20,000 annually + waiver for in-state tuition |
Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) Masters Fellowship Award
This scholarship will be awarded for the upcoming Academic...
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Deadline03/13/2026 |
| Varies up to $2,500.00 |
Benny & May Chin Scholarship in Philosophy
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Varies up to $15,000 |
Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Varies up to $15,000 |
Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Incoming M.A. Students
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded...
|
Deadline04/15/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Jason Louis Zarri Memorial Scholarship, The
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded for...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Varies up to $2,000 |
Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition and Fee Scholarship for Continuing Students
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Varies up to $2,000 |
Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition and Fee Scholarship for Fall Applicants
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
This scholarship will be awarded...
|
Deadline04/15/2026 |
| $1000.00 |
Silvers 50th Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship will be awarded for the...
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Deadline04/15/2026 |
| Up to $3,500 Masters; $5,000 Doctoral |
Graduate Equity Fellowship Program
Graduate Studies
Scholarship awarded for the 2026-2027 academic...
|
Deadline05/29/2026 |
| varies |
Anthony I. Balestrieri Endowment Fund, The
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Awarding Department: School of...
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|
| varies |
Balestrieri Forgivable Loan/Scholarship, The
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship will be awarded for the 2019-2020...
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| 5000 (to be continued for 3 years for each awardee providing they meet the requirements) |
Bernice Ruben Arnold Scholarship Fund
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship awarded for Fall semester
Awarding...
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| varies |
Carlo Bussotti Memorial Scholarship,The
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship will be awarded for the 2018-2019...
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| $2,000.00 |
Community College Transfer Honor Scholarship
Office of Student Financial Aid
Scholarship awarded for the 2024-2025...
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| Varies |
Joe Brainard Creative Writing Fellowship, The
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
Scholarship awarded for Fall...
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