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Graduate Students Scholarships and Grants

Applying for a scholarship is as easy as

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Select the Scholarship Option in your online application

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Upload your
Scholarship Statement Scholarship/Personal statement - provide background and purpose for seeking the degree (tell us about yourself, your academic background, strengths/weaknesses, and career goals)
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Letter(s) of RecommendationLetter(s) of Recommendation should be signed, dated, with contact information, and on school/company letterhead whenever possible. If you don't have the recommendation letters readily available to upload into your online application, ask your provider to email a signed and dated letter to admissions@sfbu.edu
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Receive a decision after the Scholarship Committee reviews your eligibility

  • Housing Scholarship

    Housing Scholarship

    San Francisco Bay University grants a scholarship awarding free SFBU-owned housing (two consecutive trimesters) to approved qualified Presidential Scholarship recipients in the master’s degree programs.

    Minimum Eligibility for Consideration:
    • Standard admission requirements and satisfaction of minimum requirements of the Presidential Scholarship applicable to the program for which the applicant is applying; PLUS satisfaction of the following criteria:
      • Minimum cumulative grade point average 3.70 on a 4.00 scale.
        • CGPA from all completed undergraduate and graduate degrees.
      • Minimum English proficiency score (for non-native English speakers) on any of the following:
        • TOEFL - 80 (iBT)
        • TOEFL Essentials - 8.5 band
        • IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 band
        • PTE Academic - 64
        • iTEP Academic - 4.2
        • English proficiency requirement met based on the standard admissions requirements.
    • The housing scholarship may be limited in number, available on a first-come-first-serve basis, and is subject to the continued availability of housing. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship. The university reserves the right to deny an application for any reason.
    Terms:
    • All terms applicable to the relevant Presidential Scholarship (Master’s) apply. If a student with a Presidential Scholarship fails to adhere to its terms, the student’s Housing Scholarship will be rescinded.
    • Housing is limited, and thus, the housing scholarship is contingent on housing availability, and a spot is not guaranteed until it is confirmed by the Housing department.
    • Once granted, the Housing Scholarship is only available for a period of two consecutive trimesters, beginning in the trimester during which a student commences the student’s course of study. In the event the student does not enroll in classes in any of the subsequent consecutive trimesters or takes a trimester break, the university shall have the right, but not the obligation, to extend the Housing Scholarship such that the student receives the scholarship for two full non-consecutive trimesters. The university’s right may be exercised in the university’s sole discretion.
    • A student granted a Housing Scholarship will be expected to share living facilities with other students and shall have no discretion as to who is housed with them. A student is not guaranteed his or her own room and, depending on the demand for housing, may be required to share a room with another student. The university reserves the right to assign roommates.
    • At the university’s sole discretion, a student who has been granted a Housing Scholarship may be moved and relocated to a different residence at any time, which may be of a different size, location, and arrangement from the student’s prior residence.
    • The scholarship is valid for housing payments only. The scholarship has no cash value. Any unused portion of housing payments will be forfeited.
    • While living in university housing, students must abide by all SFBU Housing Regulations, Rules and Policies. Failure in this regard may result in a loss of the Housing Scholarship and a forfeiture of housing eligibility.
    • The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) generally treats scholarships in excess of the cost of tuition, such as scholarships for housing, as taxable income. Students receiving the Housing Scholarship are advised to discuss any potential tax implications with their tax professional. SFBU will comply with all IRS rules and regulations, including with respect to tax withholding and end-of-year tax reporting.
  • President’s Scholarship

    President’s Scholarship (Masters)

    San Francisco Bay University grants a full tuition scholarship to approved qualified applicants in the masters programs.

    Minimum Eligibility for Consideration:
    • Applicants must be applying for a master’s degree in computer science (MSCS), or electrical engineering (MSEE), or business administration (MBA).
    • Standard admission requirements; PLUS
      • Minimum cumulative grade point average (undergraduate level) of 3.50 on a 4.00 scale.
      • Personal Statement.
      • At least one letter of recommendation from a professor or an employer.
      • Minimum English proficiency score (for non-native English speakers) on any of the following:
        • TOEFL – 78 (iBT)
        • TOEFL Essentials – 8.0 band
        • IELTS (Academic) – 6.0 band
        • PTE Academic – 58
        • iTEP Academic – 4.0
        • English proficiency requirement met based on the standard admission requirements
    • The scholarship may be limited in number, and early applications are highly encouraged. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship. Minimum eligibility does not guarantee a scholarship. The university reserves the right to deny an application for any reason.
    Terms:
    • 100% tuition scholarship, awarded as a discount on the applicable tuition price prior to the beginning of each trimester in which the student is eligible for the scholarship.
    • The continued distribution of the full tuition scholarship is contingent on ongoing progress toward the completion of the program entered and the degree earned.
    • The student is required to pay fees (approximately $400 per trimester).
    • The student is required to pay for health insurance (approximately $450 per trimester) unless waived.
    • The scholarship is valid for tuition payments only. The scholarship has no cash value. Any unused tuition scholarship will be forfeited.
    • The tuition scholarship payments shall not exceed the program’s minimum total credits required for completion. Credits taken in excess of the amount required for completion will be charged at the applicable tuition rate.
    • The student is required to enroll in a minimum of 9 credits per trimester (unless eligible for a trimester break) and maintain a minimum trimester GPA of 3.50. In addition, a minimum grade of “B-” is required in all courses. (Exception: if the student is a working professional and is unable to enroll in a full-time course load, a part-time course load may be approved at the discretion of the Academic Team. After approval, this student must register for at least one course per term).
    • The program must be completed within 4 trimesters, excluding breaks, by students enrolled in a full-time course load. Part-time students must complete the program within 12 trimesters from the term of enrollment. These students must pay full tuition for any credits enrolled beyond 12 trimesters.
    • The student is eligible to receive this scholarship only once (per degree level). Exception: this requirement does not apply to U.S. domestic students.
    • The student receiving this scholarship is not eligible for any other SFBU scholarships, with the exception that the student may qualify for the Housing Scholarship and Outstanding Student Scholarship.
    • If the student is unable to meet any of these requirements, the tuition scholarship will be rescinded.
    • The university reserves the right to rescind a scholarship if it deems the decision to be in the best interest of the university.
  • SFBU Grants

    San Francisco Bay University Grants are awarded to approved qualified domestic and international applicants in the master’s degree programs.

    75% Tuition Grant

    50% Tuition Grant

 

John Odebode Scholarship Quote
— John Odebode
Housing & President's Scholarship

In 2021, I decided to pursue a master’s degree in business administration after working as a Supply Chain Analyst for 5+ years. I secured admission to study for an MBA at SFBU and was awarded the President’s Scholarship which covers my full tuition and significant accommodation costs. This gesture demonstrates SFBU's commitment to rewarding academic excellence and attracting bright minds. I started the program in Spring 2022. The industry-focused curriculum at SFBU is providing me with real-world knowledge for an impactful career

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