Incoming Freshmen

For students majoring in Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry.

Deadline: March 31, 2026. Application link HERE.

Purpose: To prepare SF State students for STEM careers by providing a stimulating research environment with academic and financial support. No research experiences required, just a passion for science.

Year 1 total scholarship = $4,700 stipend & tuition

  • Summer Bridge for 8 weeks (Students receive $2,000) before starting freshman year

During the summer before Freshman year, students take:

  1. Pre-calculus
  2. Preparation for College Chemistry

During the academic year (September to May) scholars receive $300/month stipend to participate in scholarship activities

 

Year 2 total scholarship = $5,700 stipend & tuition

• Summer directed research at SF State after Freshman year ($1,000/month for 3 months)

During the academic year (September to May) scholars receive $300/month stipend:

• Participate in scholarship activities as long as supported by the program

• Eligibility to apply for Junior/Senior Scholarships with paid tuition and stipend

 

**Over $25,000 Scholarship/2 years**

 

Applicant eligibility:

Must be a SF State student (or currently applying to become one)
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA, or AB540
Must commit to research for one year or more
Must also apply to the SF State Metro Academy. See more information and how to apply HERE.

 

  • The online application is HERE.

 

The scholarship is awarded on contingency of matriculation at SF State.

We strongly encourage you to apply on-line, however if you are unable to do so please contact the SEO Office (seo@sfsu.edu) for an alternate, paper application packet.

 

Metro College Partnership

All students applying for the Genentech Foundation Freshman Scholarship must also apply to the SF State Metro Academy. See more information HERE.

 

The Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) programs are designed to prepare SF State students for STEM research careers by providing a stimulating research environment with academic and financial support. No reasearch experience is required, just a passion for science.