Graduate Equity Fellowships
Deadline: Applications are currently not available
The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay, encourages continuation towards doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. It provides fellowships for economically disadvantaged Cal State East Bay students who have had success in overcoming educational disadvantages and promotes faculty mentoring and research opportunities. Graduate Equity Fellowships are grants ranging from $500 to $2000 per year.
Program Eligibility
To apply for a Graduate Equity Fellowship, you must meet the following conditions:
- be a legal California Resident
- be admitted to CSUEB and to a Master's program as a classified or conditionally classified student
- complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the deadline and have financial need of at least $1,000
- enroll in a minimum of 8 units per quarter applicable to the master's degree during the academic year of your application
- demonstrate the potential to succeed in graduate school and to complete a master's degree program in no more than two years, as evidenced by undergraduate coursework and letters of recommendation.
Don't Forget to File a FAFSA for Each Year
Students must apply each year to obtain financial aid or to continue receiving aid by submitting a FAFSA. FAFSA deadline for priority consideration is March 2.
Helpful Links
Contact the Office of Financial Aid:
The Student Information Lobby (SIL) is located on the first floor of Warren Hall on the Hayward Campus. The SIL is open Monday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Friday 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Financial aid staff is available to assist you Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Call (510) 885-2784; or FAX (510) 885-2161. Telephone assistance is available 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
finaid@csueastbay.edu
The Academic Service Center, Concord Campus is Open Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. for Admission, Financial Aid, and Registrar general questions.
Financial aid counselor appointments are available the second Tuesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Call (925) 602-6700
Contact Student Financial Services:
Student Information Lobby, first floor of Warren Hall on the Hayward Campus
Open Monday 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 – 4:30 pm.
Call (510) 885-3767
studentfinance@csueastbay.edu
Offices Closed on Holidays and Furlough Days
The above listed hours of operation are subject to change, and not applicable when the University is closed for regularly scheduled holidays and furlough days.
