Deborah Tolman Honorary Scholarship

Supplemental Questions

• Please submit the names and e-mail addresses of two faculty members who can provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
• In 250 words or less write a statement addressing financial need. Specifically, address why you would not be able to meet financial requirements of studying at SFSU without the assistance of this scholarship.
• In a 500 words write a compelling essay on what feminist theory, research and/or practice has contributed to your sexuality related research.
• Please confirm that you will be enrolled full-time for the Spring 2026 semester.

Scholarship Intent: Scholarship will be awarded to the eligible applicant who presents a compelling essay on how feminism has contributed to their sexuality research.

Criteria:
1) An undergraduate student of senior standing of any major
2) First year or second year student in the Master of Arts program in Sexuality Studies
3) Incoming Master of Arts in Sexuality Studies student
4) Write a compelling essay on what feminist theory, research, and/or practice has contributed to your sexuality related research.
5) A statement addressing your financial need.
6) Unofficial transcript
7) One letter of reference from a faculty mentor with whom you have worked, and is familiar with the impact of feminism on your sexuality-related research or work.

GPA: Undergrad Cumulative or SF State GPA: 3.0 Grad Cumulative or SF State GPA: 3.0

Number of Awards: varies