Scholarships

Women's Studies Scholarship/Sistership Opportunities

Women's Studies has several excellent scholarship opportunities available. The scholarships are generally available in the Spring, with exceptions noted in the descriptions below. We strongly encourage all who are eligible to apply - remember that you have nothing to lose by applying! All winners are recognized at our Scholarship Lecture in April, which features a keynote address on a subject of relevance to Women's Studies and the community.

The public is invited to attend this celebration, along with members of the SDSU community and family and friends of the scholarship winners.

The Scholarship Office at SDSU has detailed information about the application process for all available scholarships at SDSU on their web site: In addition, applications and information are available here and from the Women's Studies office in AL-346. Announcements are made in Women's Studies classes about the availability of these scholarships as well and applications are then distributed.

Scholarship Application

Andrea O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship

Given in the memory of a slain activist student at SDSU, this $1,000 scholarship was designed to aid in the education of SDSU students who demonstrate commitment to community activism and leadership in developing, promoting, or supporting activities which empower women, and who demonstrate commitment to academic achievement as well

Eligibility Requirements:

Six units of credit in Women's Studies classes (includes current enrollment)
Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.

Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Document activities during the past year, at the campus, city, national, or international level, which focus on improving women's control over their lives. In addition, please supply two letters of recommendation attesting to your contributions.

Betty Nesvold Scholarship

Given in memory of one of the founders of the Department, this scholarship for $1,000 is awarded to a Women's Studies major or minor who plans to enroll for the following academic year on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Spring application.

Eligibility Requirements:

Women's Studies Major or Minor
Minimum 3.3 G.P.A.

Essay:
two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals.

Aureet Bar-Yam/Oliva Espín Scholarship

This scholarship honors the memory of Aureet Bar-Yam, an exceptional young feminist scholar in psychology whose life was cut short shortly after finishing her Ph.D. in psychology with emphasis on women's lives. $200 is given annually to honor her spirit and intellect by her professor, Oliva Espín

Eligibility Requirements:

Declared double major, or combination of major and minor in Women's Studies and Psychology at SDSU.
Minimum 3.2 G.P.A.

Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals.

Joanne Davis Women's Studies Scholarship

Spring application.

Eligibility Requirements:

SDSU student whose parents did not attend a 4-year college or university
Preference will be given to students who have completed at least six units in Women's Studies and are currently enrolled in a Women's Studies class.
3.0 G.P.A.

Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Your essay should also address your parents' level of education

Carsten/Wertz Graduate Sisterships

Awards of up to $5,000, made to outstanding applicants to the Masters of Arts in Women's Studies program. The winners of these awards are determined through the application process in the Spring.

Also available each semester:

Deb Pedersdotter Scholarships

Spring and Fall applications.
Two levels: $1500 and $750

Contact the Women's Studies Department for an application,
or pick one up at AL346

Eligibility Requirements:

Three completed units of credit in Women's Studies
Preference is given to single parents, but that is not a requirement
A one-to-three page response which answers this question: Of all the books you have ever read, which do you most wish YOU had written, and why? Essays that demonstrate originality, candor and intelligence have the best chance for success. Please proofread your final draft; mistakes in spelling and/or grammar detract from your ideas and will reduce your chance of winning. This is one of the easiest scholarships on campus to qualify for and win, but it is still deserving of your best efforts.

Due date for Spring 2007 applications: Monday, March 5, 2007.

For further information about other scholarships available, contact the SDSU Scholarship Office. You may also contact the SDSU Financial Aid office for other information about financial assistance.

Applications are available from the Department of Women's Studies office: AH3138. The Deb Pedersdotter scholarships are available Fall and Spring, all others are available Spring only.



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Home Program History Newsletter About the Program Class Schedule Course Syllabi Master's Program Faculty Community Bread and Roses International Colloquia Internships Scholarships	Women's Studies Scholarship/Sistership Opportunities Women's Studies has several excellent scholarship opportunities available. The scholarships are generally available in the Spring, with exceptions noted in the descriptions below. We strongly encourage all who are eligible to apply - remember that you have nothing to lose by applying! All winners are recognized at our Scholarship Lecture in April, which features a keynote address on a subject of relevance to Women's Studies and the community. The public is invited to attend this celebration, along with members of the SDSU community and family and friends of the scholarship winners. The Scholarship Office at SDSU has detailed information about the application process for all available scholarships at SDSU on their web site: In addition, applications and information are available here and from the Women's Studies office in AL-346. Announcements are made in Women's Studies classes about the availability of these scholarships as well and applications are then distributed. Scholarship Application Andrea O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Given in the memory of a slain activist student at SDSU, this $1,000 scholarship was designed to aid in the education of SDSU students who demonstrate commitment to community activism and leadership in developing, promoting, or supporting activities which empower women, and who demonstrate commitment to academic achievement as well Eligibility Requirements: Six units of credit in Women's Studies classes (includes current enrollment) Minimum 3.0 G.P.A. Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Document activities during the past year, at the campus, city, national, or international level, which focus on improving women's control over their lives. In addition, please supply two letters of recommendation attesting to your contributions. Betty Nesvold Scholarship Given in memory of one of the founders of the Department, this scholarship for $1,000 is awarded to a Women's Studies major or minor who plans to enroll for the following academic year on the basis of outstanding academic achievement. Spring application. Eligibility Requirements: Women's Studies Major or Minor Minimum 3.3 G.P.A. Essay: two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Aureet Bar-Yam/Oliva Espín Scholarship This scholarship honors the memory of Aureet Bar-Yam, an exceptional young feminist scholar in psychology whose life was cut short shortly after finishing her Ph.D. in psychology with emphasis on women's lives. $200 is given annually to honor her spirit and intellect by her professor, Oliva Espín Eligibility Requirements: Declared double major, or combination of major and minor in Women's Studies and Psychology at SDSU. Minimum 3.2 G.P.A. Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Joanne Davis Women's Studies Scholarship Spring application. Eligibility Requirements: SDSU student whose parents did not attend a 4-year college or university Preference will be given to students who have completed at least six units in Women's Studies and are currently enrolled in a Women's Studies class. 3.0 G.P.A. Essay: Write a two-page essay describing yourself, your community activities, academic interests, and career goals. Your essay should also address your parents' level of education Carsten/Wertz Graduate Sisterships Awards of up to $5,000, made to outstanding applicants to the Masters of Arts in Women's Studies program. The winners of these awards are determined through the application process in the Spring. Also available each semester: Deb Pedersdotter Scholarships Spring and Fall applications. Two levels: $1500 and $750 Contact the Women's Studies Department for an application, or pick one up at AL346 Eligibility Requirements: Three completed units of credit in Women's Studies Preference is given to single parents, but that is not a requirement A one-to-three page response which answers this question: Of all the books you have ever read, which do you most wish YOU had written, and why? Essays that demonstrate originality, candor and intelligence have the best chance for success. Please proofread your final draft; mistakes in spelling and/or grammar detract from your ideas and will reduce your chance of winning. This is one of the easiest scholarships on campus to qualify for and win, but it is still deserving of your best efforts. Due date for Spring 2007 applications: Monday, March 5, 2007. For further information about other scholarships available, contact the SDSU Scholarship Office. You may also contact the SDSU Financial Aid office for other information about financial assistance. Applications are available from the Department of Women's Studies office: AH3138. The Deb Pedersdotter scholarships are available Fall and Spring, all others are available Spring only.
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