Scholarships
Associated Students offers the following scholarships to San Jose State University students to help offset the costs of attending college. Apply through [Link Available in Spring].
Eligibility Requirements:
- All applicants must be matriculated students who have completed a minimum of 15 semester units at SJSU and are in good standing
- Outgoing and past elected Associated Students officials are eligible to apply and receive an award.
- Incoming Associated Students elected officials are not eligible to receive the award
- Awards based on financial need must be verified by the Financial Aid Office and require supporting documentation as determined from the FAFSA application.
- Recipients are restricted to one A.S. Scholarship while attending SJSU.
- Must meet eligibility based on S05-04 University Qualifications.
- Award may not exceed a student's "cost of attendance" at San Jose State University and may affect their financial award package.
- GPA requirement shall be determined by a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above (an exception is the A.S. Legacy Award, which requires a 2.75 GPA). No letter of recommendation required.
A.S. Scholarships 2024
Associated Students scholarship recipients demonstrate exemplary leadership and involvement
in campus and community life, including student organizations, sports, campus committees,
volunteerism, community, and civic activism. A total of $93,250 will be awarded to
our deserving and admirable Spartans.
A.S. First-Generation Student Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient)
Awarded to students who are first in their family to attend college. The awardee is
a role model for future first-generation students, supports the success of peers and
acts as a mentor and support for the youth.
Recipients:
Cristina Aldama |
Quynh Nguyen |
A.S. Legacy Award ($1,500 per recipient)
Awarded to students who encourage optimism and create a legacy through exemplary leadership,
support, academic and extracurricular involvement and contribution for the betterment
of the campus and the community.
Recipients:
Kiara Angelito Palominos Nishtha Garg Felipe Gonzalez Isabel Greer Phuc An Huynh George Luna Megan Naughton Kelly Nguyen |
Jimmea Pena Brandon Segovia Zheng-Tai Shih Amanda Kaye Signo Anh Truong James Vo Andre Zambrana |
St. Saffold Leadership Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient)
Named after St Saffold, a well-recognized and honored SJSU alum, the scholarship is
awarded to students who embody true SJSU leadership, inspiring peers to make a difference
and to bring passion in helping others.
Recipients:
Bineet Anand Kimberly Ancheta Maxim Dokukin Samantha Espinoza Yadanar Khin Teresa Linderman Libera Rachael Maldonado Lusyna Narvaez |
Michael Phuong Richard Rojas Kira Sanders Shivam Shelar Prabal Singh Goretti Torres Win Shwe Yee Tatiana Zamora |
A.S. Advocacy Award ($750 per recipient)
Awarded to students who strongly advocate for social justice through diverse forms
of civic engagement, such as volunteer work and public activism, to create a more
socially-conscious campus community.
Recipients:
Parneet Behniwal Lillian Crain Dhruhi Dharmesh Sheth Dana Galindo Montufar Kayla Harper-Alvarez Eileen Lindley Radhika Mandhanya Badiana Martinez-Garcia |
Eleana Paneda Tanish Shah Zakariye Sugal Sourabh Sundar Hegde Alexander Tran Vanessa Wright Tessa Zapalac |
A.S. Global Scholar Award ($750 per recipient)
Awarded to students who understand the importance of social, political, environmental
or economic issues on a worldwide scale and who have the passion to explore international
cultures and societies.
Recipients:
Mrunali Abhijit Thokadiwala Brandon Clay Tvisha Gopi Sydney Hanzalik Shayan Karbasi |
Jacqueline Maldonado Mateo Marin Thazin Paing Kaungsik Thit Esiah Tovar |
A.S. Pursuit of Black Excellence Scholarship ($1,000 per recipient)
Awarded to students who are significantly involved in organizations, community action
efforts, and current initiatives addressing anti-Blackness and systemic racism within
the campus and the broader community. The recognized individual(s) actively engages
in initiatives, programs, and/or actions to improve Black student life and cultivate
Black academic success at San José State University.
Recipients:
Esaiyas Campbell Anisha Dosanjh Mohammad Edrees Nassimi Khari Hayes Taylor Manley |
Harivardhana Naga Naidu Polireddi Maniah Pickett Uchechukwu Ogamba Alexander Wiley |
For any questions or inquiries please contact the A.S. Government office at
Diaz Compean Student Union, 2nd floor, Suite 2300
Telephone: (408) 924-6240