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Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025

Awarded by San Francisco State University (SFSU)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to USD 15,000

Eligible Courses

Philosophy

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

San Francisco State University (SFSU)

Provider

San Francisco State University (SFSU)

Last Verified On

11 Sep 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship in Philosophy for Continuing Students is intended to give students pursuing an M.A. in Philosophy significant financial support. Depending on the application pool, the quantity and value of scholarships awarded may change from year to year. The donor hopes that the scholarship will attract and retain students of a caliber that will enhance the program's reputation, mission, and standing as a pioneer in the field of philosophy education in public higher education as well as a leader in diversifying the philosophy field.

Eligible Criteria:

  • Applicants must be Currently enrolled as graduate students in the Philosophy M.A. program or have been admitted to the M.A. program.
  • The enrolment requirement for Graduation students is 4 units
  • Minimum GPA required: SF State Undergrad GPA: 3.3; SF State Grad GPA: 3.3
  • Names of two SFSU graduate faculty who can serve as references for academic achievement
  • Unofficial transcripts from student’s prior degree programs, unofficial transcript from SFSU, and a list of courses currently in progress
  • Explanation of why the scholarship would be useful and additional information the applicant thinks would be useful in evaluating the application.

Value of the Scholarship:

Varies up to $15,000

Supplemental Questions

  • Submit a statement of purpose (up to 1000 words) explaining your motivation for studying philosophy and your plans for further study. The statement should also include an explanation of why the scholarship would be useful and additional information that you think would be useful in evaluating your application.
  • Submit a short statement (up to 500 words) describing your financial need and detailing evidence which may include but is not limited to FAFSA information (FAFSA not currently required).
  • I permit the scholarship selection committee to examine additional materials in my application to graduate school (submitted to Cal State Apply) for the purposes of evaluating this scholarship application.
  • Enter the name and email address of the first of two references.
  • Enter the name and email address of the second of two references.
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  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 is Expired.
  • Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 is offered for Philosophy.
  • Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 is offered by San Francisco State University (SFSU).
  • Dr. Anita Silvers Scholarship Fund in Philosophy for Continuing M.A. Students at San Franciso State University 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to USD 15,000.