Scholarships

CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars
Academic Senate Service Award
Melinda Guzman Moore Excellence in Multicultural Leadership Award
Excellence in Student Leadership Award

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CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars

The CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars at California State University, Fullerton, is designed to help finance the first year of studies at CSUF. The Program awards up to fifty $1000 scholarships to first-time freshman/first-time transfer students and is designed to facilitate the transition to college for meritorious students who are disadvantaged due to their economic, environmental, or educational background. The CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars honors students who demonstrate strong academic skills and achievements, service to school and home communities, and strength of character.

Amount: $1000
Open to: First-time freshman/first-time transfer students

Academic Senate Service Award

The Academic Senate Award has been established to honor qualified CSUF undergraduate and graduate students actively serving on University Governance Committees. Qualified students will be awarded $2,000 and recognized at the Associated Students Recognition Banquet ceremony in Spring for their contributions to the University. This service award is intended to assist students with expenses related to academic endeavors (tuition, books, conference fees, research, etc.).

Amount: $2,000.00
Open to: Active volunteer student members who have completed serving at least one full semester on a University Governance Committee.

Melinda Guzman Moore Excellence in Multicultural Leadership Award

The Melinda Guzman Moore Excellence in Multicultural Leadership Award is designed to provide recognition to a student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student leadership at California State University, Fullerton, and has demonstrated service toward underrepresented individuals and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged communities. The award will supplement the recipient’s educational funding so that they can continue to pursue leadership opportunities at the university and in the greater community while a student at Cal State Fullerton.

Amount: $500.00
Criteria:

• Must be a current student at CSUF and in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Must be currently enrolled with a minimum of 12 units for undergraduate or 2 units for graduate students.
• Must have a CSUF Cumulative GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate status or 3.0 for graduate student.
• Must demonstrate significant involvement in a student leadership position.
• Must demonstrate service in leadership roles and in the community.
• Must submit a two page essay describing students leadership positions and service to the greater community.
• Must complete application and submit one letter of reference supporting contribution.

Excellence in Student Leadership Award Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs

The Excellence in Student Leadership Award is designed to provide recognition to a freshman or sophomore student who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to student leadership at California State University, Fullerton. The award is meant to supplement the recipient’s educational funding so that they can continue to pursue student leadership opportunities in their junior and senior years.

Amount: $500.00
Open to:

• Available to students of freshman or sophomore standing.
• Student must demonstrate significant involvement in a student leadership position.
• Student intends to continue in significant leadership positions throughout their college career.
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
• A one page essay, typed and double -spaced, describing student leadership positions held to date and intentions for future student leadership roles at CSUF.
• Complete application.

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