Willie L Brown Graduate Fellowship Program

San Francisco State University

California, United States

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Award value

$22,000.00 (Rs18,56,227)

Funding type

Fee waiver/discount

Deadline

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Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

San Francisco State University

Number of awards

Not specified

What does this scholarship cover?

Tuition fees

More details on the scholarship

USD $22,000 (disbursed over 4 semesters, beginning Spring 2026)

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

All eligible students

Study mode

Full time

Intake year

January 2027

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Social Studies and Media

Study level

Postgraduate

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Other eligibility requirements

To provide an opportunity for Willie Brown Fellowship public sector internship placements at City Hall for Master of Public Administration students; includes a two year supervised fellowship, with one year of internship placement at San Francisco City Hall and a second year of research supervision and development, peer monitoring and supporting undergraduate fellows.

Criteria:
1) Be admitted to and enroll in the Master in Public Administration program;
2) Matriculated students must be in good standing;
3) Matriculated student must have completed no more than 18 units towards degree before the first semester of the fellowship;
4) Must enroll in at least 6 units per semester for the full 2 years of the fellowship;

Major: Public Administration

Minimum GPA: Undergrad Cum or SF State GPA: 3.0; Grad CUM or SF State GPA: 3.0

Number of Awards: varies

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

Academic excellence

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

For further information, please contact the university website.

Application requirements

Supplemental Questions

Write a personal statement of 1,000 to 1,500 words. The statement should be a coherent essay that describes: (1) your academic and career goals, including fields of interest, (2) your background and/or interest in working in the public sector, (3) how your background has shaped your academic and career goals, (4) your strengths and skills, and (5) how participating in the Willie L. Brown Fellowship Program will help you attain your goals.
Upload ONE document that includes your college transcripts with GPA from each institution attended. Unofficial Transcripts acceptable.
What is your GPA from the last 60 units of completed coursework?
Please upload your current resume
If selected as a Fellow, will you enroll in at least 6 units of graduate coursework toward the MPA degree in each of the following semesters: Spring 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Fall 2027?
If selected as a Fellow, do you agree to enroll in PA 803 (internship seminar) in Spring 2026 and participate in selection sessions of AU 600 (Willie Brown Professional Development Seminar) in Spring and Fall 2026?
In year 2 of the Fellowship (January - December 2027), will you engage in professional development, mentoring and research/fieldwork as required by the Fellowship terms?
Where did you hear about the Willie Brown Fellowship Program? (please check all that apply)?

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