Application Process
Program Eligibility
Eligibility & Selection
- Be a newly admitted, Fall semester, incoming Transfer student
- Make a commitment to the Sankofa Scholars program during your time at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
Program Requirements
- You must commit to the Sankofa Scholars Program for the first academic year you are enrolled at Cal State East Bay.
- Participate in program-related activities/ Two events per semester
- Meet with a Sankofa counselor at least two (2) times per semester
- Regularly meet with a Sankofa peer mentor
- Remain in full-time enrollment status (12 units) and good academic standing with the university.
- Have an assigned Sanoka counselor to holistically advise you on strategies for success
- Build supportive, identity-based community on-campus
- Access to both Sankofa & SEAS community events
Important Dates
December 1 |
Sankofa Scholars Application Opens – Space is limited; applicants are encouraged to apply early |
March 2 |
Sankofa Scholars Application Priority Deadline –Notifications of acceptance to the Sankofa program will be sent by April 1 for priority applicants, contingent upon Cal State East Bay Fall admission. |
After March 2nd |
Documents received after the priority deadline will still be accepted on a space-available basis. Notifications of acceptance to the Sankofa program for non-priority applicants will be sent by mid-June, contingent upon Cal State East Bay Fall admission |