FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES

President's Graduate Scholars Fellowships for entering students (2008 nomination deadline: April 11, 2008): Two $3,500 merit-based awards are available each year with the possibility of recipients qualifying for a second year of the award, assuming conformance with developed standards and the need for a second year to complete the master’s course of study. Nominees must be incoming first-semester master’s degree or doctoral students.

Graduate Equity Fellowship Program (Spring 2008 Deadline: June 6, 2008): These fellowships enable students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue their master’s degrees with financial assistance in amounts up to $4,500 per academic year for four semesters. Applicants must have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Graduate Student Research Merit Awards (Deadlines: Spring-March 14, 2008 / Fa11-TBA): The merit and scholarship of a student’s proposed thesis or project research is the major consideration for this $1,000 grant.
Robert & Norma Craig Graduate Fellowships (Fall 2008 deadline: TBA): This program, with a $1,000 grant, seeks to increase research abilities by engaging graduate students in mentored activities and faculty assistance.
California Pre-Doctoral Program (Spring 2008 Deadline: March 27, 2008): This program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of California State University students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. Scholars and their faculty mentors are awarded $3,000 to travel to doctoral institutions and national conferences to enhance their entrance into doctoral study. Summer internships are also available for selected scholars.

Travel Grants (ongoing: All materials must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the conference/meetings): These grants are available throughout the year to students who have been invited to present a paper or poster at a major professional association conference or society meeting.

Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (Fresno campus deadline: February 8, 2008)