Graduate Equity Fellowship
The Graduate Equity Fellowship program provides support for economically disadvantaged graduate students, especially from groups who are underrepresented within their respective disciplines. Fellowships range from $500 to $2,000 for an academic year depending on the demonstrated need.
Students may receive awards for a maximum of two academic years, but they must apply each year. Post-baccalaureate, second master's degree students, and doctoral students are ineligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
- Students that are legal California residents
- Master's students (not available for second master's degree students or doctoral students) that are conditional classified or classified
- Completed the free FAFSA or Dream Act application
- Enroll in at least 6 units of graduate work related to the master's degree for the fall and spring semesters
- Maintain a 3.00 GPA
- Have at least $1,000 of financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office
Interested students should complete an application and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, available here. Those eligible for the CA Dream Act application can apply online here.
Application Submission Checklist:
- Student Essay: The essay should address specific circumstances that contribute to the need as well as your academic progress toward earning your degree. Limit 1 page (single spaced, or 2 double spaced).
- Graduate Advisor Endorsement: The completed form will be uploaded to your application.
- Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate coursework (and unofficial SDSU transcripts for continuing Master's students)
- Two letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty members)
Important Reminder:
The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (CSRR) and the student’s home college will be consulted to ensure that the student is in compliance with the Student Code of Conduct and/or their program’s Graduate Professional Standards.
Award nominees: A potential awardee is subject to being deemed ineligible for an award if (a) it is determined by CSRR that the student is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and/or (b) if the program notifies the College of Graduate Studies that the student has violated their program’s Graduate Professional Standards.
Current awardees: A current student awardee is subject to having their fellowship or scholarship rescinded if (a) it is determined by CSRR that the student is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct and/or (b) if the program notifies the College of Graduate Studies that the student has violated their program’s Graduate Professional Standards.
Have questions? Reach out to [email protected] for more information.
