Graduate Equity Fellowship

Apply for Graduate Equity Fellowship

SFSUs Graduate Equity Fellowship program aims to increase diversity by encouraging students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and outstanding academic records to pursue and complete master's and doctoral degrees. The fellowship is only available to students admitted to an SFSU master's or doctoral degree program. Students in blended bachelor’s/master’s degree programs are eligible once they enroll as graduate students. Credential-only and certificate students are not eligible. 

Awards of up to $3,500 may be made to graduate students in master's degree programs, and up to $5,000 for graduate students in doctoral programs at SFSU for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Eligibility

Applicants must: 

• have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education 
• be newly admitted to, or currently in, an SFSU master's or doctoral program by the effective date of the award 
• be a resident of the State of California for fee purposes 
• maintain a GPA of at least 2.70 in all undergraduate work 
• maintain a GPA of at least 3.25 in all graduate work 
• be eligible for financial aid, as determined by the SFSU Office of Student Financial Aid 
• complete the California Dream Application for AB 540 students 
• enroll in and complete a minimum of eight units of course work applicable to the degree objective during each term of the award. 
• Note: you may submit your application prior to notification of admission to graduate school. If selected, your award will be contingent on your acceptance. 

How to apply

• New students must submit the application for admission to the University and to the degree program by the published application deadline dates. 
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and submit it to the Federal Processor. You can obtain a FAFSA form from the Student Financial Aid Office in the Student Services Building. 
• All applications must be submitted online through Academic Works, SFSU's scholarship database. Search for "Graduate Equity Fellowship Program."
• You will be notified of your award status in July.

Academic Works