Magis Fellowship for USF Students
Accepting 2025-26 applications
History
The creation of the Magis Fellowship for undergraduate students was a student-led initiative led by the campus' M.E.Ch.A. club (now known as L.U.N.A.). Previously funded by the Associated Students of the University of San Francisco (ASUSF) Senate for three years (2017-2020), the Magis Fellowship provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and the broader undocumented community.
Beginning in Fall 2025, President Aceves has reaffirmed and continued support for this important initiative. The fellowship first expanded in Fall 2021 to include USF graduate students, following its initial launch in Fall 2020 through a three-year commitment from President Fitzgerald.
Fellowship grants are awarded based on the scope of each proposed project, with typical awards ranging from $2,000-$3,000 per student per academic year.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for the Magis Fellowship, students must:
- be a USF student (undergraduate or graduate)
- be in good academic standing
- be able to develop innovative projects which address specific barriers and challenges faced by the undocumented community
Projects
Working closely with a faculty or staff mentor from the Working Group to Support Undocumented Students, Magis Fellows will develop innovative projects that address specific barriers and challenges faced by the undocumented community. Projects should seek to: educate the campus community; build support for undocumented students off and on campus; and/or improve access to higher education for undocumented students.
Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Planning an educational presentation or workshop for the USF community
- Publishing a blog, Op-Ed, or another piece of public scholarly writing
- Developing a policy brief or position paper
- Supporting the Working Group to Support Undocumented Students
Fellows receive support from faculty and staff mentors to ensure the fellowship not only benefits the campus community, but it also serves as a developmental and leadership opportunity for the student.
Application
The application for the Magis Fellowship requires profile information, a personal statement explaining the student’s connection to the issue (no more than 250 words), and a description of the proposed project (no more than 250 words).