Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies at San Francisco State University 2026

The Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies at San Francisco State University is offered to students who are enrolled in the College of Ethnic Studies.

Eligibility Criteria of the Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies at San Francisco State University:

Applicants must:

• Be a graduate student (Master’s or MFA) or a graduating senior entering graduate study at San Francisco State University (SFSU).
• Be working on a graduate thesis or culminating experience project that focuses primarily on mixed race studies.
• Enroll in at least 4 graduate units.
• Have a minimum graduate GPA of 2.5.

Value of the Maria P.P. Root Scholarship Award in Critical Mixed Race Studies at San Francisco State University:

The successful candidates are awarded a scholarship of USD 1,000.

Application Process:

Submit required supplemental essays, including:

• A short essay (up to 500 words) on Maria P. P. Root and her contributions to Critical Mixed Race Studies.
• A statement explaining how the applicant’s graduate research is linked to Critical Mixed-Race Studies.