Scholarships

Through generous donor support, the College of Liberal & Creative Arts offers students a broad range of scholarships. Scholarships are available from the College, schools and departments. Please search our listing below to find a scholarship that is right for you. All scholarships link to detailed information and the option to apply at the SF State AcademicWorks portal.

 

All College

Specific scholarship requirements for each award are listed on sfsu.academicworks.com.

The Carol Channing Creative Arts Scholarship

Encourages academic excellence for all students in any of the Creative Arts majors by defraying educational expenses.

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/the-carol-channing-creative-arts-scholarship

Carolyn Irene Howard Memorial Scholarship

Meant to ease the financial burden for College of Liberal & Creative Arts undergraduates and graduates who are making career changes to become teachers and entering fields of language, literature, and the humanities.

College of Liberal & Creative Arts Departmental Award

Recognizes student achievement in particular areas of study, including research and community projects. Open to all majors within the College of Liberal & Creative Arts.

Edward B. Kaufmann College of Liberal & Creative Arts Scholarship

Supports classified graduate and undergraduate students pursuing a degree within the College of Liberal & Creative Arts other than the Department of Humanities.

Edward M. Nagel Endowed Scholarship

Offers opportunities for students to learn business foundations while applying their craft to the arts; supports students pursuing careers in the arts, entertainment industry, and non-profits. More about the Edward Nagel Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/ednagelfoundation

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/edward-m-nagel-clca-endowed-scholarship

Evans, Hsu, Kauffman Scholarship

Provides a scholarship award for a SF State undergraduate pursuing a degree in the College of Humanities.

John Bauer Scholarship

Provides financial support for outstanding graduate or undergraduate students in the College of Liberal and Creative Arts who are majoring in fields related to Arts Administration.

Judith Anne Ott Scholarship

Provides awards to classified graduate students from programs of the former College of Humanities (awarded each fall and spring, contingent on funds).

Kyriakos Karababas Memorial Scholarship

Assists promising students whose major area of study is in Creative Arts.

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/the-kyriakos-karababas-creative-arts-memorial-fund-scholarship

LCA Study Abroad Scholarship

Assists students with expenses related to studying abroad. Proof of enrollment in a Study Abroad program is required.

Marshall J. Miller Scholarship Fund

Provides an annual scholarship to one or more full-time students with financial need whose major is in the general field of literary arts.

Jerold Rosenberg Family Scholarship

Provides financial assistance (possible extension up to 3 years) to full-time undergraduate students in the College. Targets students with cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.33; graduate applicants must have previously been a recipient.

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/the-jerold-rosenberg-family-scholarship

Walter P. Riley Radical Change Scholarship

Provides scholarships to undergraduates in any LCA major committed to pursuing radical social change through community activism.

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/walterpriley

Wilbur Eugene Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund

Provides one-time financial assistance for an incoming or current student enrolled in a Creative Arts major.

Learn more: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/donors/wilbur-eugene-endowed-scholarship-fund

Schools

Art

  • Arnesen Travel Scholarship — supports participation in professional meetings, workshops, or museum professional development. Award: $200
  • Christine Tamblyn Memorial Scholarship — supports outstanding graduate-level interdisciplinary arts students. Award: $1,000
  • John Ihle Scholarship in Printmaking — for undergraduate/graduate student work in printmaking. Award: $100
  • Jules H. Strauss Memorial Scholarship in Photography — supports photographic achievement for senior students. Award: $2,000
  • Leo D. Stillwell Jr. Scholarship — funds graduate study in the School of Art. Award: Varies
  • SF State - KALA Art Institute Graduate Student Fellowship — residency, fee remission, portfolio review, exhibition inclusion. Award: Varies
  • Sher-Right Scholarship in Art — for Art majors. Award: $2,500
  • Steve Wilson Award — supports excellence in Digital Media Arts & Emerging Technologies. Award: $1,000
  • Sylvia and Jim Walters Award in Printmaking — annual award for meritorious undergraduate printmaking. Award: $100

View current Art and Museum Studies scholarships on AcademicWorks

Cinema

  • Cinema Department Scholarship — funds production of films and videos. Award: Varies
  • Gordon Thomas Scholarship — for junior/senior or graduate students in animation/cinema. Award: Up to $1,000
  • Jim Goldner Scholarship — for undergraduates pursuing filmmaking careers. Award: Up to $1,000
  • Marcus Graduate Student Fellowship in Cinema Studies — for incoming M.A. students (by admissions committee). Award: Up to $2,500
  • Robin Eickman Cinema Student Scholarship — supports underrepresented students in film. Award: Varies
    View current Cinema scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=182&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Design

  • Dr. Wan-Lee Cheng Design Innovation Honors & Merit Award — for outstanding School of Design students. Award: Varies
  • Hearth Homes Inclusive Design Scholarship — supports students entering inclusive/universal design. Award: Varies
  • Martin Linder Scholarship — supports underrepresented students in the School of Design. Award: Varies
    View current Design scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=56&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Liberal Studies

Music

  • Alexander String Quartet — supports a resident Graduate String Quartet. Award: Varies
  • Anthony I. Balestrieri Endowment Fund — assists music majors. Award: Varies
  • Balestrieri Forgivable Loan/Scholarship — supports string instrument performance students. Award: Varies
  • Carla Carol Ferrando Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Piano Students — funds promising piano students. Award: Varies
  • Donna S. Kline Endowment in Creative Arts — for motivated music students. Award: Up to $1,000
    View current Music scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=181&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Theatre & Dance

  • Clarence Miller Musical Theatre Scholarship — merit scholarships for Musical Theatre students. Award: $500
  • Dance Scholarship Fund - Susan Whipp Legacy Scholarship — assists promising dance students. Award: Varies
  • Harry Donovan Memorial Scholarship — merit scholarship for technical theatre achievement. Award: $500
  • J. Fenton McKenna Memorial Fund — honors and rewards Theatre Arts students. Award: $400
  • Jim Ponder Scholarship — for promising designers/technicians. Award: $700
  • Jules Irving Scholarship — supports students pursuing dramatic careers. Award: $1,000
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — supports merit/excellence in production work. Award: $500
  • Teresina Drama Scholarship — supports Theatre Arts students. Award: $500
  • Theater Arts Scholarship — provides financial assistance for Theatre Arts students. Award: $500
    View current Theatre & Dance scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?scopes%5B%5D=169

Departments

Anthropology

  • Jay P. Young Department Excellence Award — supports faculty and student projects. Award: Varies
  • Kiana Dressendorfer Scholarship in Archaeology — supports undergraduate and graduate archaeology students. Award: Varies
    View current Anthropology scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?scopes%5B%5D=184

Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts (BECA)

  • Anthony F. Torrano Memorial Scholarship — supports BECA students pursuing video journalism. Award: $1,000
  • BAARC Scholarship for Excellence in Bay Area Radio & Audio Media — mentoring and career support. Award: Varies
  • BECA Department Scholarship — multiple scholarships and prizes for electronic media students. Award: Varies
  • Beverly Johnson Memorial Scholarship — assists motivated broadcasting students. Award: Varies
  • Dave McElhatton Memorial Scholarship — supports broadcast journalism students. Award: Varies
  • Dr. Herbert Zettl Endowment Scholarship — for seniors in BECA. Award: $2,000
  • KTSF Broadcast and Electronic Com. Arts Scholarship — supports BECA students. Award: $2,500
  • Ronondo A. Johnson Memorial Scholarship — assists students in audio production/music. Award: $1,500
    View current BECA scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?scopes%5B%5D=178

Classics

  • Ekaterini Vitale Scholarship Fund in Modern Greek Studies — supports Modern Greek Studies and related research; may cover tuition/books/travel to Greece. Award: Up to $1,000
  • John Ungaretti Translation Prize — awards for best translations from ancient Greek or Latin. Award: $350 (1st); $150 (2nd)
  • Raoul Bertrand Scholarship in Classics — supports M.A. students in Classics. Award: Varies
  • Richard Trapp Scholarship in Classical Studies — recognizes achievement in Classical Studies. Award: Varies
  • Society for Classical and Comparative Studies Travel Scholarship — supports travel for archaeological field projects or formal study abroad. Award: $750
    View current Classics scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?scopes%5B%5D=158

Communication Studies

Creative Writing

  • Bernice Ruben Arnold Scholarship Fund — diversifies the graduate student body by supporting students from underserved communities. Award: $5,000
  • Marcus Recruitment Award — recruitment scholarship for two M.A./M.F.A. first-year students (selection in Spring). Award: Varies
  • Marcus Second Year Graduate Student Scholarship — supports graduate students showing commitment to ambitious writing. Award: $2,500
    View current Creative Writing scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=creative+writing&commit=Filter+Opportunities

English Language and Literature

Numerous scholarships including:

  • ASW Scholarship Fund — for undergraduates in English Literature. Award: Varies
  • Debra Plousha Moore Scholarship — supports service/commitment to African American community and women’s/AA literature. Award: Varies
  • Ellanore and Maurice Bassan English Dept. Scholarship — supports M.A. Literature students. Award: Varies
  • Gail E. Weinstein Fellowship in Community Literacy Education — supports graduate TESOL students. Award: $500
  • Jan Gregory Postsecondary Reading Comp Scholarship — supports graduate students in reading/composition. Award: $500
  • Jim Brogan and Jack Post Scholarship — supports queer/gender-diverse literary studies. Award: Varies
  • Society for Technical Communication Scholarship for TPW Students — supports Technical & Professional Writing students. Award: Up to $500
  • TESOL Convention Scholarship and TESOL Legacy Fellowship — support TESOL graduate students. Award: Varies
  • Cunningham Scholarship in English Literature — supports graduate literature students. Award: Varies
    View current English Language and Literature scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=152&commit=Filter+Opportunities

History

  • Clara Giddens Grad Student Memorial Scholarship — supports history students in credential programs or M.A. thesis completion. Award: Varies
  • Davillier-Sloan Endowed Graduate Scholarship — assists graduate students in American History (applicants active in African American or Caribbean communities). Award: $500
  • History Department Graduate Fellowship — rewards academically successful graduate students. Award: $3,000
  • Jacques Hymans Graduate Fellowship — rewards academic and departmental contributors. Award: $4,000
  • Kyle Campbell Whitham McLeod Scholarship — supports Latin American History students. Award: Up to $1,000
  • Paul Lorence Memorial History Scholarship — rewards outstanding undergraduate scholarship/service. Award: $2,000
  • Paul O'Meara Memorial Scholarship — recognizes graduate achievement in European Studies. Award: Varies
    View current History scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=180&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Humanities and Comparative World Literature

International Relations

  • Benny and May Chin Scholarship — for continuing and entering students with need, achievement, and community involvement. Award: $2,500
  • Dwight James Simpson Memorial Scholarship — supports pursuit of Middle East knowledge. Award: $3,000
  • Middle East and Islamic Studies (MEIS) Student Excellence Award — recognizes outstanding undergraduate coursework/minor or emphasis; special consideration for students on financial aid. Award: Up to $2,000
  • Turkish American Arts & Culture Scholarship — assists students active in the Turkish community and studies of Turkey. Award: Up to $1,000
    View current International Relations scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=148&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Jewish Studies

  • Jewish Studies Scholarship Fund — encourages participation in Jewish Studies courses. Award: Varies
  • Linda Mazursky Kurtz & Frank Kurtz Scholarship in memory of Bernard Mazursky — addresses financial need and interest in Jewish Studies. Award: $1,000
  • Sara Ruth Prize - Jewish Studies — awards excellence in undergraduate writing projects. Award: $125
    View current Jewish Studies scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=164&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Journalism

Multiple awards including:

  • Antonio R. Salazar Scholarship in Journalism — supports an undergraduate journalism student. Award: Varies
  • Bob Brown Memorial Scholarship For Journalists — supports journalism students. Award: $2,000 per semester
  • Frank McCulloch Investigative Reporting Scholarship — supports investigative reporting projects. Award: $1,000 each for two projects or $2,000 for a team project
  • Greg Robinson Memorial Photojournalism Scholarship — supports news photography students (tuition awards)
  • Hearst Journalism Awards Program — monthly competitions supporting excellence. Award: $500–$2,000
  • William G. Flynn Political Reporting Scholarship — supports political reporting excellence. Award: $2,460
    …and others for photojournalism, reporting, and public-service-focused journalism.
    View current Journalism scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?scopes%5B%5D=173

Modern Languages & Literatures

  • Antoinette Finke Forgivable Loan — for outstanding language majors with financial need (forgivable upon graduation). Award: $5,000
  • Chinese Program Scholarship — supports enrolled Chinese students. Award: Varies
  • Dr. Anita E. Antler Scholarship — for German program students. Award: $1,000
  • French Program Scholarship — supports French majors/graduate students. Award: Varies
  • Italian Scholarship Fund — supports Italian majors. Award: $1,000
  • Joseph and Lotte Dadone Scholarship — supports Masters students in Italian and German. Award: Up to $5,000
  • Paul Zee Lyons Memorial Scholarships For Chinese Translation Studies — supports translation/interpreters. Award: Varies
  • Pietro Iaccarino Memorial Scholarship — supports Italian major students. Award: $500
  • Robert L. Liu Family Endowment: French Language and Culture Proficiency Award — assists airfare for study in France. Award: Varies
  • Spanish Program Scholarships — support study abroad in Spanish-speaking countries. Award: Varies
    View current Modern Languages and Literatures scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=160&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Philosophy

  • Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition and Fee Scholarship for Fall Applicants — supports eligible new graduate students. Award: Up to $4,000
  • Jason Louis Zarri Memorial Scholarship — assists Philosophy students. Award: Up to $1,000
  • Philosophy Graduate Student Tuition and Fee Scholarship for Continuing Students — supports continuing graduate students. Award: Up to $4,000
  • Silvers 50th Endowed Scholarship in Philosophy — helps new scholars develop academic skills and pursue socially engaged work. Award: $1,000
    View current Philosophy scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=187&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Political Science

  • David Jenkins Scholarship — honors political activism commitment. Award: $200
  • Gene Geisler Endowed Scholarship — recognizes empirical political science work. Award: Varies
  • John Randolph and Dora Haynes Fellowship Award — for outstanding graduate students committed to improving governance in CA. Award: $1,000
  • Louis Wasserman Award — prizes for best graduate and undergraduate papers. Award: $100
  • Matt Stolz Award for Political Theory — essay awards in political theory. Award: Varies
  • Matthew F. Stolz Scholarship in Political Theory — recognizes merit. Award: Varies
  • Political Science Faculty Award — awards for outstanding academic achievement. Award: $100
  • Women in Politics Award — promotes women's engagement in politics. Award: Varies
    View current Political Science scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=187&commit=Filter+Opportunities

Women & Gender Studies

  • Marjorie H. Stern Scholarship — for recipients in immediate financial need; supports women’s rights and social justice involvement. Award: $500
  • Women & Gender Studies Award — recognizes a WGS major/minor who demonstrates academic excellence and feminist commitments applied beyond the classroom. Award: $500
    View current Women and Gender Studies scholarships on AcademicWorks: https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities?term=&scopes%5B%5D=239&commit=Filter+Opportunities