Partial Bachelor's Degree

Joan Gelfand Creative Writing Scholarship at San Francisco State University 2026

San Francisco State University (SFSU)

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Joan Gelfand Creative Writing Scholarship is offered by San Francisco State University (SFSU) to support undergraduate students in the Creative Writing BA program. It provides partial funding of USD 1,000 to help with educational expenses. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled full-time (at least 12 undergraduate units) and have completed at least one semester and the required introductory writing courses. The scholarship is open to all nationals, including Indian students, and can be used at SFSU in the United States. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants must submit a creative writing sample and answer supplemental questions.

Eligibility

Must be enrolled in the Creative Writing BA program at San Francisco State University.
Must be an undergraduate student.
Must have completed at least one semester at San Francisco State University.
Must have completed the required introductory writing courses.
Must be enrolled full-time with at least 12 undergraduate units.
Must submit a creative writing sample.
May be entering or continuing students.

Benefits

Partial funding of USD 1,000.

How to apply

Answer the given supplemental questions.
Submit a creative writing sample.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/joan-gelfand-creative-writing-scholarship-at-san-francisco-state-university