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Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship

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Health and Social Sciences Scholarship will be awarded for the Spring semester The Department of Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) is seeking applicants for the Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship. This scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paff in memory of their daughter, Shereen.

Award Varies - up to $4,000

Closed 15 October 2026

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeShereen Paff Special Education Scholarship - San Francisco State University Scholarship Opportunities
  • Who can applyHealth and Social Sciences Scholarship will be awarded for the Spring semester The Department of Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) is seeking applicants for the Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship. This scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paff in memory of their daughter, Shereen. Shereen Paff earned a master's degree in Early Childhood Education in 1971 from San Francisco State University ( SFSU ) and spent 25 years working and teaching in the field of Special Education.
  • Who can applyShe specialized in visually impaired children and special education children in elementary schools and dedicated her life to helping children. Awarding Department: Child & Adolescent Development Scholarship Intent: In support of students studying in the Child and Adolescent Development major with a concentration in Early Childhood or in the Graduate College of Education that have a concentration or major in early childhood education. Criteria: 1) Senior in Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) or GCOE students with a concentration/major in early childhood education.
  • Who can apply2) Demonstrate evidence of community involvement, with emphasis toward activities with children; 3) Academic leadership; 4) Demonstrate financial need; 5) Devoted time and energy toward providing a quality educational experiences to young children with disabilities; 6) Have completed, or in the progress of completing, at least 18 hours of course credit in the Special Education program at SF State; OR have Special Education declared as their minor.
  • Who can applyMajor: Multiple Bachelor of Arts: Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood, Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care & Education, Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Special Education Integrated Teacher Education Program.
  • Who can applySF State Scholars Program (Blended Undergraduate + Graduate): Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care & Education + Special Education MA + Early Childhood Special Education Credential, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education + Special Education MA + Early Childhood Special Education Credential.
  • Who can applyGraduate: MA in Early Childhood Education, PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, MA in Early Childhood Education + PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, Early Childhood Special Education Credential, MA in Special Education + Early Childhood Special Education Credential (but not just the MA in SPED standalone, students also need to be in the ECSE credential program to have the early childhood focus required by the scholarship endowment agreement) Class Level: Undergrad: Senior;
  • Who can applyGrad: Credential, Masters Enrollment Status: Continuing Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 12 UNITS ; Grad: 4 UNITS Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: No Citizenship: Any GPA : HS GPA : N/A; Undergrad GPA : 3.5; Grad GPA : 3.5 Contact Person: CAD Dept. Campus Address: HSS 359 Street Address: 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, California 94132 Phone Number: (415) 405-3911 Email: cmcnutt@sfsu.edu Web page: http://cad.sfsu.edu/ Number of Awards: varies
  • Who can applyScopes Child & Adolescent Development

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Shereen Paff Special Education ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
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San Francisco State University Scholarship OpportunitiesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
What it provides
Health and Social Sciences Scholarship will be awarded for the Spring semester The Department of Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) is seeking applicants for the Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship. This scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paff in memory of their daughter, Shereen. Shereen Paff earned a master's degree in Early Childhood Education in 1971 from San Francisco State University ( SFSU ) and spent 25 years working and teaching in the field of Special Education. She specialized in visually impaired children and special education children in elementary schools and dedicated her life to helping children. Awarding Department: Child & Adolescent Development Scholarship Intent: In support of students studying in the Child and Adolescent Development major with a concentration in Early Childhood or in the Graduate College of Education that have a concentration or major in early childhood education. Criteria: 1) Senior in Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) or GCOE students with a concentration/major in early childhood education. 2) Demonstrate evidence of community involvement, with emphasis toward activities with children; 3) Academic leadership; 4) Demonstrate financial need; 5) Devoted time and energy toward providing a quality educational experiences to young children with disabilities; 6) Have completed, or in the progress of completing, at least 18 hours of course credit in the Special Education program at SF State; OR have Special Education declared as their minor. Major: Multiple Bachelor of Arts: Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood, Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care & Education, Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Special EduRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Amount
Award Varies - up to $4,000Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Deadline
Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Which college
Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship - San Francisco State University Scholarship OpportunitiesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
Health and Social Sciences Scholarship will be awarded for the Spring semester The Department of Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) is seeking applicants for the Shereen Paff Special Education Scholarship. This scholarship was endowed by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Paff in memory of their daughter, Shereen. Shereen Paff earned a master's degree in Early Childhood Education in 1971 from San Francisco State University ( SFSU ) and spent 25 years working and teaching in the field of Special Education.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
She specialized in visually impaired children and special education children in elementary schools and dedicated her life to helping children. Awarding Department: Child & Adolescent Development Scholarship Intent: In support of students studying in the Child and Adolescent Development major with a concentration in Early Childhood or in the Graduate College of Education that have a concentration or major in early childhood education. Criteria: 1) Senior in Child and Adolescent Development ( CAD ) or GCOE students with a concentration/major in early childhood education.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
2) Demonstrate evidence of community involvement, with emphasis toward activities with children; 3) Academic leadership; 4) Demonstrate financial need; 5) Devoted time and energy toward providing a quality educational experiences to young children with disabilities; 6) Have completed, or in the progress of completing, at least 18 hours of course credit in the Special Education program at SF State; OR have Special Education declared as their minor.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
Major: Multiple Bachelor of Arts: Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Childhood, Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care & Education, Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Special Education Integrated Teacher Education Program.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
SF State Scholars Program (Blended Undergraduate + Graduate): Child & Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care & Education + Special Education MA + Early Childhood Special Education Credential, Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care & Education + Special Education MA + Early Childhood Special Education Credential.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
Graduate: MA in Early Childhood Education, PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, MA in Early Childhood Education + PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, Early Childhood Special Education Credential, MA in Special Education + Early Childhood Special Education Credential (but not just the MA in SPED standalone, students also need to be in the ECSE credential program to have the early childhood focus required by the scholarship endowment agreement) Class Level: Undergrad: Senior;Read on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
Grad: Credential, Masters Enrollment Status: Continuing Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 12 UNITS ; Grad: 4 UNITS Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: No Citizenship: Any GPA : HS GPA : N/A; Undergrad GPA : 3.5; Grad GPA : 3.5 Contact Person: CAD Dept. Campus Address: HSS 359 Street Address: 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, California 94132 Phone Number: (415) 405-3911 Email: cmcnutt@sfsu.edu Web page: http://cad.sfsu.edu/ Number of Awards: variesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
Who can apply
Scopes Child & Adolescent DevelopmentRead on 2026-10-11 from https://sfsu.academicworks.com/opportunities/23690
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