Graduate Equity Fellowship Program

The grants are designed to increase the number of master’s degrees awarded to economically disadvantaged CSU students, especially those students that are underrepresented among graduate degree recipients in their discipline and to those who are disabled. Grant stipends will average $1,500 per quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring only) and may be supplemented by additional financial aid packages (work/study grants, assistantships, student loans, etc.)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Applications will be accepted from all students, however, students must be eligible for financial aid based on California State University criteria. The Office of Student Financial Services will determine the amount of the fellowship (maximum $1500 per quarter) based on the applicant’s demonstrated financial need.
   

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and California residents.
   

• Fellowship recipients must meet full-time enrollment requirements. Graduate students must carry a study load of 12 units of approved prerequisite, corequisite, or graduate program courses.
  You may be enrolled in either 12 units of a combination of 400 and 500 level courses, or eight units of 500 level courses. You may also enroll in one or more units of (thesis/research) courses numbered 597, 598, 599, 699 and 900.
   

• Fellowship recipients must be enrolled as classified or conditionally classified graduate students and must maintain satisfactory academic progress, which includes maintaining a minimum B (3.0) grade point average.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their academic record, (including grades, course enrolled, honors, etc.); two faculty recommendation letters and other information provided on the application form.

• Consideration is also given to the degree of underrepresentation in the national pool of graduate degree recipients in the applicant’s field.

• Special consideration is given to disabled applicants in all fields of study.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must complete two separate required applications:

• A general academic application which requires two recommendation letters from faculty in the applicants academic department or division.
   

• A Financial Aid Application which requires that the applicant file a “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (FAFSA).
  This application MUST be submitted annually.

The academic application form can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, Administration 710, (323) 343-3820 and must be returned to the office no later than the posted deadline listed above. The financial application (FAFSA) is available in the Office of Financial Services, Student Affairs 124, (323) 343-1784 and must be mailed directly to the address indicated on the form.

Form: Graduate Equity application.pdf

Important Dates

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