Computer Science Scholarship

Science & Engineering
Awarded in the Fall 2026 semester to students with a major in the Department of Computer Science.
Recipients are highly encouraged to attend the CoSE Donor Event in late October 2026 if the donor to their scholarship will be present.
Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria as of the award period.

Awarding Department: Computer Science
Scholarship Intent:
Criteria:
Major: Computer Science – BS, Computer Science – MS, Data Sci/Artificial Intel – MS
Class Level: Undergrad: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, & Senior, Grad: 2nd BA & Masters/MFA
Enrollment Status: Continuing & entering students can apply
Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 6 Units; Grad: 4 Units
Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
Citizenship: Any
GPA: Undergrad GPA: 2.0; Grad GPA: 3.0
Contact Person: Computer Science Department
Campus Address: Thornton Hall 323
Street Address: 1600 Holloway, San Francisco, California 94132
Phone Number: (415) 338-1008
Email: csgrad@sfsu.edu
Web page: https://cs.sfsu.edu/undergrads/funding-scholarships
Amount of Award: Varies
Number of Awards: Varies

Award
Two @ $1,500
Scopes
Computer Science
Deadline
04/08/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 400 word essay covering these 3 topics: 1) Describe your goals and plans in your field of study. 2) What is your proudest accomplishment in your academic career? 3) Describe your financial needs.
  2. Please provide the name and e-mail of a Computer Science faculty member who who will write a letter of recommendation for you. Deadline: Application Deadline.
  3. Upload all college transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).