Be the Change: Volunteer, Career, and Degree Paths to Save the Oceans
"Be the Change" is a new series of activism guidebooks on the Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS) website that shows everyday citizens actionable ways they can get involved and help solve some of the world's biggest issues -- from global warming to criminal justice reform. The latest guide in their series focuses on saving the oceans. STEPS teamed up with Anna Zivian, a senior research fellow at Ocean Conservancy, to help the public become better informed on the importance of ocean conservation and show how people can help protect our marine ecosystems through volunteering and community activism, simple changes to their daily habits, and even a dedicated degree and career. Click on the title-link above to discover ways to volunteer or find careers / degree paths towards ocean conservation through public service.
Estuary and Ocean Science Scholarship
The Estuary and Ocean Science Scholarship supports graduate student success in marine and coastal research and science engagement. Criteria: 1) 1st, 2nd or 3rd year in a graduate degree program conducting research focused on topics in marine and coastal science who are mentored by faculty based at the Estuary and Ocean Science (EOS) Center. 2) Must have logged at least 15 hours of volunteer work with the Educational Outreach Coordinator for conducting science engagement work with EOS Center science outreach programs. Awards are for up to $2000
Estuary and Ocean Science Opportunity Scholarship
The Estuary and Ocean Science Opportunity Scholarship supports graduate student success in marine and coastal research and science engagement for students who have demonstrated financial need. Criteria: 1) 1st, 2nd or 3rd year in a graduate degree program conducting research focused on topics in marine and coastal science who are mentored by faculty based at the Estuary and Ocean Science (EOS) Center. 2) Must have logged at least 15 hours of volunteer work with the Educational Outreach Coordinator for conducting science engagement work with EOS Center science outreach programs. 3) Students who meet the AB540 definition are eligible to apply. 4) Must apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Application. 5) Must have financial need as determined by FAFSA or the California Dream Application. Awards are for up to $2000
San Francisco State Basic Needs Initiatives
Basic needs in the higher education setting refers to those things that are necessary for students to be active and engaged learners, with an equitable opportunity for full participation in curricular and co-curricular offerings of the University. These basic needs can include, but are not limited to, safety, access to quality mental health services, food security, and housing security.
Basic Needs Mission:
To address student hunger and homelessness through the development of sustainable and student-informed programs and policies that support the educational mission.
Core programs now available to students who are experiencing food and/or housing insecurity include:
- Associated Students Pop-Up Food Pantry
- Be a Good Neighbor: Feed a Gator Meal Distribution Program
- CalFresh Enrollment Assistance
- California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) accepted at campus Subway
- Emergency Housing through Residential Life
- HOPE Crisis Fund - Dean of Students Office
Students who wish to access services to address basic needs can meet with the Dean-on-Call, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by stopping by Suite 403 in the Student Services Building (SSB 403), calling (415) 338-3888 to schedule an appointment, or emailing dos@sfsu.edu with inquiries.
College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) Scholarship Website
Scholarships for Fall 2020 Semester
College of Science & Engineering Advisory Board Scholarship ($2,500)
Awarded to one graduate student in the College of Science & Engineering
Bruce A. Rosenblatt Community Service Scholarships ($1,250)
Awarded to four undergraduate or graduate students with 100 hours of Community Service
James C. Kelley Scholarship ($1,000)
Awarded to TWO undergraduate or graduate student in the field of Marine or Environmental Science
David & Cary Cassa Memorial Scholarships ($1,000)
Awarded to two College of Science & Engineering undergraduate students who live in San Francisco
Kenneth Fong Biology Scholarship ($1,250)
Awarded to one undergraduate student in the Department of Biology
C.Y. Chow Memorial Scholarships ($1,000)
Awarded to two undergraduate students in the Department of Computer Science or Mathematics
Pamela Fong Mathematics Scholarship ($1,250)
Awarded to one undergraduate student in the Department of Mathematics
SF Bay Scholarship
Students at EOS Center may apply for this $250-$1,000 scholarship once each academic year, either in Fall or Spring. Recipients are asked to complete 10 hours of volunteer outreach and/or community service in consultation with the RTC Outreach Coordinator, Erin Blackwood. To apply for the SF Bay Scholarship, go to https://sfsu.academicworks.com.
SF State Scholarships
A full list of SF State scholarship options are here: https://sfsu.academicworks.com
Biology Department
Graduate support opportunities for the Biology Department are posted here: http://biology.sfsu.edu/scholarships-and-funding/graduate
SEO Office
Scholarship options are primarily to increase diversity of the scientific workforce in biomedical sciences, but students working at RTC have been awarded those scholarships in the past. http://seo.sfsu.edu