SF State College of Business Scholarship

This Scholarship is to be awarded for the Fall 2026 semester. Scholarship recipient must be enrolled in at least 9-units in the Fall 2026 semester.
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These scholarships are being awarded in memory of Mr. Brian D. Dell (MBA, ’78). After receiving a Regents Scholarship, Mr. Dell completed a BA in Business Economics within three years from UC Santa Barbara in 1976. He completed an MBA in Finance from San Francisco State University in 1978 and subsequently maintained a successful career as a Financial/Financial Systems Analyst working for Oral-B Labs, Intel Corp, and Vespa of America. He retired in in Goleta, CA where he lived quietly until his passing. He enjoyed reading (especially American History and various short stories and novels) and gardening in the beautiful climate of Goleta.
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  • Awarding Department: Graduate Business Programs (within the Lam Family College of Business)
  • Scholarship Intent: To assist promising MBA students in their studies.
  • Criteria: Student must show academic success and financial need through a written essay.
  • Graduate Degree Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Class Level: Graduate
  • Enrollment Status: New or Continuing
  • Enrollment Requirement: 9-units
  • Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
  • Citizenship: Any
  • GPA: 3.0
  • Contact Person: Jeff Chun
  • Email: jeffchun@sfsu.edu
  • Number of Awards: 2

Award
$2,500
Scopes
College of Business
Deadline
05/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. In 500 words or less, please 1) tell us about your current financial need and how this scholarship will assist you; and 2) provide information on your career objective and how your MBA from SF State will help you reach that goal.
  2. Upload a copy of your resume. In addition to your employment and volunteer history, please also include any awards/distinctions you have earned if applicable.
  3. Please upload a copy of your latest transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.