Scholarships

This endowed scholarship was created as an expression of love and friendship for Andrew Sanders by his family, friends, and colleagues at Allbirds. Andrew received his B.A. degree in Art in May of 2020. He passed away in July of 2020 in a cycling accident, doing something he loved. Andrew Sanders had many hopes and dreams of a successful future creating art. He wrote about his dream of helping other artists when he became an established artist himself. As a student at San Francisco State University, he often struggled to find enough money to pay for materials to complete projects. This scholarship is intended to help undergraduate studio art students pay for materials needed for class projects. Andrew "Drew" Sanders was born on August 1, 1996, and grew up in San Jose. Throughout his life, he was known as a connector as he built strong friendships in many different communities. Andrew was most passionate about biking and art, but was also known as a musician, break dancer and photographer. He was a gifted independent artist and his work could be seen throughout the Bay Area as his many peers sported Andrew's clothing and accessory wear. Andrew spent endless hours at SF State's art and print studios. He was known in classes for his dedication to sketch art, while also using his energy to inspire his fellow students. From all who loved Drew, it is their hope that this scholarship will carry forward his energy and allow others like him to pursue their dreams at SF State.

Award Amount:

1 award of $1,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to undergraduate, declared Studio Art and/or Art major students practicing studio art.
• Students must be currently enrolled, at least part-time, and taking two (2) or more classes in the School of Art.
• Applicants must supply a work sample from a personal project.

The Christine Tamblyn Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial support for outstanding undergraduate and graduate level students in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts who are emphasizing interdisciplinary arts studies.

Award Amount:

1 award of $1,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Major emphasis in interdisciplinary arts.
• Enrolled as student in the SF State School of Art.
• Full-Time Undergraduate Art Major (12 unit minimum) or Graduate Art Major (9 unit minimum).
• Continuing student enrolled in subsequent Fall semester after scholarship application.
• In good academic standing. Not a previous recipient of the Tamblyn Scholarship.
• Submitted work must be interdisciplinary. Criteria includes a requirement that the student's creative work must reflect critical concern for social issues and be interdisciplinary, which is defined as experimental work integrating two or more from the elements of visual images, performance, text and sound.

The Fred M. Levin Award supports one graduating M.F.A. student to participate in the Headlands Center for the Arts' Graduate Fellowship Program. The program provides meaningful support to recent, promising studio art M.F.A. graduates, in partnership with esteemed Bay Area academic institutions. The program is unique in the country for addressing this critical juncture in an emerging artist's career, giving aspiring post-grads opportunities for professional development and a chance to define their practice outside of the academic context.

Graduate Fellows receive private studio space; chef-prepared meals; public presentation opportunities, including participation in a culminating curated exhibition; and discounts on Headlands public events. Graduate Fellows are active participants in Headlands peer-to-peer-driven creative community and benefit from engagement with local, national and international artists participating in Headlands artists' programs.

Eligibility Requirements

• Graduating M.F.A. Student in the School of Art M.F.A. Program
• Headlands Fellowship Application submittal

Supports photographic achievement for senior students in memory of Jules H. Strauss.

Award Amount 

1 award of $2,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Full-Time Undergraduate Art Major. (12 unit minimum)
• Photography emphasis.
• A current second semester junior entering senior year in subsequent Fall semester after scholarship competition.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Funds scholarships for the benefit of students seeking graduate degrees in the School of Art.

Award Amount 

Amount of awards varies up to $6,000

Eligibility Requirements

• San Francisco State University, Art Department student.
• Full-time Graduate Art Major (9 unit min).
• Second year Art Department M.F.A. student entering final year of study at SF State.
• In good academic standing.

The Martin Wong Foundation scholarship competition was established to recognize and support excellence in ceramics and painting/drawing, the areas in which Martin Wong first pursued his interest in art, and later established his reputation.

Award Amount 

$5,000 and $3,000 and $2,000 each for Painting/Drawing and Ceramics

Eligibility Requirements

• San Francisco State University student.
• Full-Time Undergraduate Art Major (12 unit minimum) or Graduate Art Major (9 unit minimum).
• Painting/Drawing emphasis and Ceramics emphasis Art Major.
• Continuing student enrolled in subsequent Fall semester after scholarship application.
• In good academic standing.
• Not a previous recipient of a Martin Wong Scholarship.

Additional Information

Submit the following application materials via email to artgrad@sfsu.edu  by 11:59 p.m. on the due date, April 1, 2025:

1. Art Scholarship Application. Download the Martin Wong application (PDF)
2. A single PowerPoint or PDF or Keynote file that contains:

• 10 images of artwork. At least 5 images must be in the medium student is applying to (ceramics or painting)8 Discrete works included in application.
• Label each image with title, date completed, medium, and dimensions (on each slide of the presentation)
• An artist statement no longer than 100 words (typed in presentation)
• A complete object list, typed in presentation (numbered checklist of artworks in order of presentation
• A brief statement of financial need explaining how a Wong Foundation scholarship will help you achieve your academic goals (typed in presentation)

For more information please go to the Martin Wong Foundation website.

To provide financial assistance to students majoring in Art at SF State.

Award Amount 

2 awards of $6,000 each

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled as a student in the SF State School of Art.
• Full-Time Undergraduate Major (12 unit minimum) or Graduate Art Major (9 unit minimum).
• Continuing Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled full-time at the time of application.
• Graduating Senior or Graduate student enrolled full-time at the time of application are also eligible.
• Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Not a previous recipient of a Sher-Right Scholarship.

To support the work of students of excellence (undergraduate or graduate) with a focus in Digital Media and Emerging Technology in honor of the work and achievements of Steve Wilson.

Award Amount 

1 award of $1,000

Eligibility Requirements

• Current San Francisco State University student in Art
• Full-Time Undergraduate Major (12 unit minimum) or Graduate Art Major (9 unit minimum)
• Continuing Undergraduate or Graduate student enrolled full-time at the time of application.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Not a previous recipient of the Steve Wilson Award