Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Incoming M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2024

Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students' scholarship will be awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Students must enroll HALF-TIME (4 units graduate) during the 2024-2025 Academic Year to receive the scholarship.

Dr. Anita Silvers taught philosophy at San Francisco State University for more than 50 years. She is a globally renowned philosopher and disability rights activist. She also held the position of department head from 2006 till her passing in 2019 and from 1981 to 1986. Dr. Anita Silvers was a staunch advocate for giving students who couldn't afford their access to higher education through the public system.

Purpose:

The Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship in Philosophy for Fall Applicants is intended to give students starting an M.A. program in philosophy significant financial aid. Depending on the pool of applicants, the quantity and value of scholarships awarded could change from year to year. The donor hopes that the scholarship will attract and retain students of a caliber that will enhance the program's reputation, mission, and standing as a pioneer in public higher education's philosophy curriculum as well as a leader in broadening the field of philosophy.

Eligible Criteria:

• Applicants must be newly admitted to the SFSU Philosophy M.A. Program.
• The enrolment requirement for Graduation students is 4 units
• Minimum GPA required: SF State Undergrad GPA: 3.3; SF State Grad GPA: 3.3
• Names of two SFSU graduate faculty who can serve as references for academic achievement
• Unofficial transcripts from student’s prior degree programs; unofficial transcript from SFSU; list of courses currently in progress

Explanation of why the scholarship would be useful and additional information the applicant thinks would be useful in evaluating the application.

Value of the Scholarship:

Varies up to $15,000

Deadline: May 1st 2024