College of Humanities and Social Sciences
These scholarships have been established to assist students majoring in one of the departments of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Unless otherwise indicated, more information and application forms can be obtained in the Office of the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs,
Humanities-211.
Note: For all scholarships, the notification process does not include a notification to all applicants but only to the selected recipient of the scholarship. The expected date of notification is by the end of May.
Carroll Craik Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established to honor a former staff member in the Department of Sociology to provide recognition on academic excellence and merit. The award amount varies and will be applied toward registration fees.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Sociology major students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application form that can be obtained from the Sociology Department, H-730M; 2) Write a brief statement not to exceed 250 words describing your service to the University, including the department of Sociology;
3) Provide one letter of support from a Sociology Faculty member attesting to your academic success and service contributions; and 4) Submit all materials to Ms. Jenny Amaro-Bussey, Department of Sociology, H-730M.
Application Deadline: April 4
Nancy Fitch Women’s History Award
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Dr. Nancy E. Fitch, a professor of European history, who wishes to encourage students to study women’s history by using new teaching technologies.
Open to: This scholarship is open to any CSUF undergraduate or graduate student in any discipline or department.
Criteria: Interest in women’s history • Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the departmental application available in H-815F (preferred typed); 2) Detail your interest in women’s history and describe your activities relating to women’s history on the departmental application; 3) Provide two letters of recommendation from two CSUF faculty members of any discipline or department; and 4) Submit application materials to H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
Leon and Annette Gilbert Study Abroad Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 awards
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by Dr. Leon Gilbert and his wife Annette to assist students in meeting their educational expenses in a student program. Dr. Gilbert is a Professor Emeritus from the Modern Languages & Literature department. The recipients will be selected by a Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) scholarship committee.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing HSS students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and have been accepted to a California State University sponsored study abroad program.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application to College of Humanities and Social Sciences, H-211, Dean’s Office Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline: March 17 (for Summer); June 2 (for Fall); November 15 (for Spring)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Life Achievement Awards
Amount: Two $500 awards
Established by: This scholarship is funded by contributions from Humanities and Social Sciences alumni.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing HSS students who have returned to school after raising a family, establishing a career, or having to overcome other personal obstacles.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Financial need • Personal achievements
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Prepare a statement that addresses your personal situation that led to your return to school; and 4) Submit application to College of Humanities and Social Sciences, H-211, Dean’s Office Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline: March 3
International Leadership Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Alumni Association and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) to assist students in meeting educational expenses while studying in a California State University (CSU) sponsored Study Abroad program. Five $500 scholarships will be awarded; two scholarships for this summer term, one for the Fall semester, and one for the Spring semester.
Open to: This scholarship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at Cal State Fullerton’s College of HSS who have been accepted to a CSU sponsored Study Abroad program.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA • International leadership activities
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Write a 500-1000 word, typed statement that addresses, either: a) your current leadership activities which promote international understanding, or b) how you will use your study abroad experience as preparation for future international leadership activities; and 3) Submit application materials to H-211, Dean’s Office Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline: March 17 (for Summer), June 2 (for Fall), November 15 (for Spring)
Schweitzer First Quarter Fund Scholarship
Amount: Two $500 awards
Established by: This scholarship is awarded annually and is funded by contributions from Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) graduating students and alumni through the First Quarter Fund.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing HSS students.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 3) Submit application to College of Humanities and Social Sciences, H-211, Dean’s Office Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline: March 3
Don A. Schweitzer Memorial Scholarship in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Amount: $800 (and name on perpetual plaque)
Established by: This scholarship was established in the Fall of 1993 to honor the memory of Vice President Don A. Schweitzer. Dr. Schweitzer joined the CSUF faculty in 1969 as a professor in the Psychology department. He held positions as Dean and Vice President, Academic Affairs. Professor Schweitzer demonstrated a lifelong dedication to excellence in higher education.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing full-time upper division CSUF students with a major in the College
of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Leadership • Co-curricular activities
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application to College of Humanities and Social Sciences, H-211, Dean’s Office Scholarship Committee.
Application Deadline: March 3
AMERICAN STUDIES
Margarete Liebe Sekhon Graduate Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was created by a generous donation from her daughter, Sharon Sekhon, to honor the memory of her mother, Margarete Liebe Sekhon.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new graduate students in American Studies.
Criteria: Academic achievement
Application Procedures: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Write a statement of purpose; and 3) Submit application and statement of purpose to the American Studies Department,
UH-313, (714) 278-2441.
Application Deadline: February 1
David Jon Vaca Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship in American Studies
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship was established by the John and Marietta Vaca family in 1984 in memory of their son and is awarded each semester.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate American Studies majors.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application, which includes a statement of financial need, available in the American Studies Department, EC-622, (714) 278-2441; and 2) Submit the application to UH-313.
Application Deadline: March 3
Earl James Weaver Graduate Student Essay Prize
Amount: $250
Established by: This award was established in 1994 by American Studies Alumni to honor Dr. Earl James Weaver, the department’s co-founder and first emeritus professor. A three-member faculty committee reviews the papers and makes the award each Spring semester.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing American Studies graduate students.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Essay written for class
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the separate application, available in the American Studies Department, EC-622, (714) 278-2441; 2) Attach an essay that was written for a CSUF class during the previous Spring, Summer or Fall semester; and 3) Submit application materials to UH-313.
Application Deadline: March 3
ANTHROPOLOGY
Conservation Award
Amount: $300
Established by: This award was established to recognize on-going work in the area of conservation-related research, which is broadly defined to include studies of non-human primates, environmental consequences of political economy, and individual resources utilized. Comprehensive application information and instruction on applying for this award is available online at the Department of Anthropology award website at http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm.
Open to: This award is open to new and continuing Anthropology major or minor students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Proposal
Application Procedure: 1) Download an application, available from http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm; 2) Write a curriculum vita (CV) of your academic career and interests; 3) Write a proposal using the published format on the Department of Anthropology website, selecting one idea from your a) future work, b) completed work or c) ongoing work; 4) Make four copies of all of your application materials, and assemble each set in this order
a) application form, b) CV, and c) proposal; 5) Staple each set in the upper left corner; and 6) Submit all 4 sets of your application materials to MH-426D.
Application Deadline: April 3
Jenkins-Douglas-Gardner Award
Amount: $300
Established by: This award commemorates three promising young archeologists, Ronald Douglas, Bruce Jenkins and Edward Gardner, whose lives were cut short in a tragic plane crash in 1981 while returning from the field. Comprehensive application information and instruction on applying for this award is available online at the Department of Anthropology award website, http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm.
Open to: This award is open to new and continuing Anthropology major or minor students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Proposal
Application Procedure: 1) Download an application, available from http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm; 2) Write a curriculum vita (CV) of your academic career and interests; 3) Write a proposal using the published format on the Department of Anthropology website, selecting one idea from your a) future work, b) completed work or c) ongoing work; 4) Make four copies of all of your application materials, and assemble each set in this order
a) application form, b) CV, and c) proposal; 5) Staple each set in the upper left corner; and 6) Submit all 4 sets of your application materials to MH-426D.
Application Deadline: April 3
Sadovszky International Research Award
Amount: $300
Established by: This award was established to recognize Anthropology students who have done, or propose to do, anthropological research outside of the United States. It is named after its founder, the late Professor Otto Von Sadovszky, a former Anthropology department faculty member who encouraged student research at all levels. Comprehensive application information and instruction on applying for this award is available online at the Department of Anthropology award website, http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm.
Open to: This award is open to new and continuing Anthropology major or minor students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Proposal
Application Procedure: 1) Download an application, available from http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm; 2) Write a curriculum vita (CV) of your academic career and interests; 3) Write a proposal using the published format on the Department of Anthropology website, selecting one idea from your a) future work, b) completed work or c) ongoing work; 4) Make four copies of all of your application materials, and assemble each set in this order
a) application form, b) CV, and c) proposal; 5) Staple each set in the upper left corner; and 6) Submit all 4 sets of your application materials to MH-426D.
Application Deadline: April 5
Wayne Untereiner Award
Amount: $300
Established by: This award commemorates humanistic anthropologist Dr. Wayne Untereiner, founder of the Department of Anthropology at Cal State Fullerton and will be awarded to applicants who have completed humanistic research. Comprehensive application information and instruction on applying for this award is available online at the Department of Anthropology award website, http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm.
Open to: This award is open to new and continuing Anthropology major or minor students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Proposal
Application Procedure: 1) Download an application, available from http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm; 2) Write a curriculum vita (CV) of your academic career and interests; 3) Write a proposal using the published format on the Department of Anthropology website, selecting one idea from your a) future work, b) completed work or c) ongoing work; 4) Make four copies of all of your application materials, and assemble each set in this order
a) application form, b) CV, and c) proposal; 5) Staple each set in the upper left corner; and 6) Submit all 4 sets of your application materials to MH-426D.
Application Deadline: April 5
Wallenberg Peace Award
Amount: $300
Established by: This award recognizes student work that promotes peace or examines conflict and conflict resolution, either globally or in the community. Comprehensive application information and instruction on applying for this award is available online at the Department of Anthropology award website, http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm.
Open to: This award is open to new and continuing Anthropology major or minor students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Proposal
Application Procedure: 1) Download an application, available from http://anthro.fullerton.edu/scholarshipsandawards/anthAwards.htm; 2) Write a curriculum vita (CV) of your academic career and interests; 3) Write a proposal using the published format on the Department of Anthropology website, selecting one idea from your a) future work, b) completed work or c) ongoing work; 4) Make four copies of all of your application materials, and assemble each set in this order
a) application form, b) CV, and c) proposal; 5) Staple each set in the upper left corner; and 6) Submit all 4 sets of your application materials to MH-426D.
Application Deadline: April 5
COMPARATIVE RELIGION
Robert and Althea McLaren Outstanding Essay Award
Amount: $100
Established by: This award was established by Robert and Althea McLaren to recognize and honor outstanding written essays.
Open to: This award is open to Comparative Religion students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Essay quality • Style • Effective use of Comparative Religion methodologies
Application Procedure: Faculty members, teaching Comparative Religion courses, will recommend students who have written an essay to the department for consideration for the award.
Application Deadline: N/A
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Dan Byrnes Scholarship
Amount: $500—$1,000
Established by: This award was created by his family and friends to honor the memory of Dan Byrnes, former chief of Public Safety at Cal State Fullerton. Preference for the scholarship is given to criminal justice, political science or public administration majors.
Open to: This award is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student who plans a career as a sworn officer in law enforcement and who will be enrolled full-time at CSUF for the next academic year. Past recipients are ineligible to apply.
Criteria: Financial need • GPA • Essay
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application form, available in the Political Science and Criminal Justice Office, UH-511, (714) 278-3521; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Write an essay; and 4) Submit materials to UH-511.
Application Deadline: April 17
ENGLISH, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND
LINGUISTICS
Patricia Bruner Graduate Award
Amount: $100
Established by: This award was established to recognize academic excellence in the field of Linguistics. Selection is based on the applicant’s academic record as well as the application materials.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduate Linguistics students who are pursuing a graduate degree.
Criteria: Academic achievement
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Prepare a short essay on language and culture in linguistics; 3) Provide one letter of recommendation from a faculty member, and 4) Submit application materials to the Linguistics Coordinator, UH-421, (714) 278-3163.
Application Deadline: March 31
DeSales Kohl and John Leo Coval Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by DeSales Kohl and John Leo Coval to honor and recognize adult reentry students who are single parents holding academic and professional promise. They must also be making satisfactory progress toward a Baccalaureate Degree.
Open to: This award is open to an adult reentry student, pursuing a baccalaureate degree, currently enrolled in at least 6 units, and who will be continuously enrolled in at least 6 units in the Fall semester. Candidate will also be head of household and a primary caregiver to one or more dependent children.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA • Half-time enrollment • Financial need • Academic and professional promise
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions and sign the certification;
2) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Attach a one-page typed essay describing your reason for applying, evidence of academic and professional promise, proposed use of the scholarship money and career goals; and 4) Submit application and essay to UH-205, Women’s Center (714) 278-3928.
Application Deadline: April 1
Kimberly Anne Holloway Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This award was established by Hilda L. and Daniel C. Holloway in memory of their daughter, Kimberly Anne Holloway, 2002, a graduate of the Department of English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics. The scholarship will recognize a student for academic excellence and assist the winner to complete a Baccalaureate Degree in English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics.
Open to: This scholarship is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate student who intends to receive a Baccalaureate Degree in English, Comparative Literature or Linguistics.
Criteria: 3.25 GPA • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Provide two letters of recommendation—at least one letter must be from a member of the faculty at Cal State Fullerton; and 4) Submit application material to Kimberly Anne Holloway Scholarship, Department of English, Comparative Literature and Linguistics, Cal State Fullerton, UH-323, Fullerton, CA 92834.
Application Deadline: April 28
GERONTOLOGY
Mary Lois Ayres Scholarship in Gerontology
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Charles and Karen Ayres in memory of Mary Lois Ayres to provide support to students who are pursuing careers in the field of aging or Gerontology.
Open to: This scholarship is open to junior/senior students with a minor or concentration in Gerontology or to a first year graduate student who has been accepted into the M.S. Gerontology Degree program.
Criteria: Academic Achievement • Professional Promise • Demonstrated interest in a career in Gerontology
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and signing the form; 2) Provide a copy of your academic transcript with your Gerontology course numbers and grades received highlighted (a TDA (Titan Degree Audit) can be obtained from TITAN Online); 3) Prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words describing your interest and potential for a career in Gerontology; 4) Obtain two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a CSUF faculty member; and 5) Submit application materials to H-735K, (714) 278-7043.
Application Deadline: April 15
CLE Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Gerontology
Amount: $500
Established by: This award was established by CLE (Continuing Learning Experience) to provide financial support for a graduating M.S. Gerontology student.
Open to: This scholarship is open to an M.S. Gerontology candidate graduating in Spring or has graduated the preceding Summer or Fall semester.
Criteria: 3.5 GPA • Quality and content of essay • Membership in the Student Association for Gerontology Education (SAGE) or Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and signing the form; 2) Provide a copy of your academic transcript with your Gerontology course numbers and grades received highlighted (a TDA (Titan Degree Audit) can be obtained from TITAN Online); 3) Prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words describing what you plan to do with your M.S. degree in Gerontology and describe your community service activities; 4) Obtain two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a CSUF faculty member; and 5) Submit application materials to H-735K, (714) 278-7043.
Application Deadline: April 15
Beverly and Arnold Miller University Scholarship in Gerontology
Amount: $1,000 to $1,500 (up to 8 awards)
Established by: This scholarship is an endowed program established by Beverly and Arnold Miller to provide support to students who are pursuing careers in Gerontology. Awards are given annually with the opportunity to be renewed with demonstrated recipient accomplishments. Finalists may be asked to participate in an interview.
Open to: This scholarship is open to junior/senior students with a minor or concentration in Gerontology or to graduate students who have been accepted into the M.S. Gerontology Degree program.
Criteria: High Academic Achievement • Professional Promise • Demonstrated interest in a career in adult health/wellness or Gerontology.
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certificate; 2) Include a copy of transcript with Gerontology courses taken and grades received; 3) Prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words describing interest and potential for a career in Gerontology; 4) Obtain two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a CSUF faculty member; and 5) Submit application and materials to the Gerontology Academic Program Office, H-735K, (714) 278-7043.
Application Deadline: April 2
Donna and Kirt Spradlin Scholarship in Gerontology
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Donna and Kirt Spradlin to provide financial support for graduate students who have an interest in the field of aging or Gerontology.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduate students who have been accepted into the M.S. Gerontology Degree program.
Criteria: Academic Achievement • Professional Promise • Demonstrated interest in a career in Gerontology
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certificate; 2) Provide a copy of your academic transcript with your Gerontology course numbers and grades received highlighted (a TDA (Titan Degree Audit) can be obtained from TITAN Online); 3) Prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words describing your interest and potential for a career in Gerontology; 4) Obtain two letters of recommendation (at least one letter from a CSUF faculty member; and 5) Submit application materials to H-735K, (714) 278-7043.
Application Deadline: April 15
HISTORY
Carmen Delphine Bayati Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship is named for Carmen Delphine Bayati, a reentry student who graduated in 1993 with a B.A. in history. The memorial scholarship was established in 1993 by her husband, Khatan, and her sister after Carmen’s untimely death. Two to four awards may be given annually. The scholarship will be judged by the History Department Development Committee. For purposes of this scholarship, a reentry student is one who dropped out of or postponed undergraduate education for at least one full academic year. Applicant must have been enrolled at CSUF for at least two semesters prior to the Spring semester in which the award is given. Must have completed a minimum of nine units of history at CSUF and must continue to be enrolled at CSUF for the next full academic year.
Open to: This scholarship is open to reentry undergraduate History majors.
Criteria: 2.0 GPA at CSUF • Financial need • Family/work situation
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the departmental application, available in the History Department, H-815F,
(714) 278-3474; 2) Prepare a typed statement that details the reasons for dropping out or postponing your college education, demonstrated financial need, and family/work situation; and 3) Submit application materials to the History Department: Chair, Development Committee, H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
Warren Beck Outstanding History Student Award
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the History Alumni Association to honor Dr. Warren Beck, member and former chair of the History Department faculty until his death in 1991. Winner of the CSUF Outstanding Professor Award, Professor Beck was a noted teacher and scholar. The award will be judged and given by the History Alumni Association for intrinsic interest in history, which could be manifested in professional activities such as projects, papers, and participation in historical activities. Preference is given to a student who intends to use history in a career or in preparation for a career.
Open to: This scholarship is open to CSUF graduating undergraduate History majors.
Criteria: High GPA • Financial need • History related activities at CSUF
Application Procedure: 1) Complete separate application, available in the History Department, H-815F,
(714) 278-3474; 2) Obtain two letters of recommendation from CSUF History professors; and 3) Submit typed application to H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
Lawrence B. deGraaf Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Amount: $500
Established by: This award is funded by the History Alumni Association. It honors Professor Lawrence B. de Graaf, a founding member of the CSUF faculty, and dedicated teacher and advisor to students. The award will be judged for interest in history, which could be manifested in professional activities such as projects, papers, and participation in historical activities. Preference is given to a student who intends to use history in a career or in preparation for a career. The award will be judged and given by the History Alumni Association. The, applicant should have taken a minimum of 12 units in history graduate classes at CSUF and have been enrolled in the CSUF history graduate program for at least one year.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing CSUF master’s degree History majors who will continue to work toward the M.A. degree at CSUF the next academic year.
Criteria: High GPA • Financial need • Interest in history
Application Procedure: 1) Complete separate application, available in the History Department, H-815F,
(714) 278-3474; 2) Obtain two letters of recommendation from CSUF History Department professors; 3) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit typed application to H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
Nancy Fitch Women’s History Award
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Dr. Nancy E. Fitch, professor of European history, who wishes to encourage students to study women’s history by using new teaching technologies.
Open to: This scholarship is open to any CSUF undergraduate or graduate student in any discipline or department.
Criteria: Interest in women’s history • Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the departmental application available in H-815F (preferred typed); 2) Detail your interest in women’s history and describe your activities relating to women’s history on the departmental application;
3) Provide two letters of recommendation from two CSUF faculty members of any discipline or department; and
4) Submit application materials to H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
Jorice Maag Local History Scholarship
Amount: $800
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum to encourage the study of California history with preference given to those interested in local history. History is defined as the study of topics relating to the immediate area of the campus, Orange County and the surrounding areas, or of persons and institutions in these areas engaging in activities that promote, conserve and/or exhibit such history. The scholarship may not be awarded more than twice to the same individual.
Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time continuing upper division or graduate students pursuing topics related to California history.
Criteria: GPA • Appropriateness of study/project • Student and community activities • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Prepare a letter of interest that includes a statement of future goals; 3) Obtain a copy of all college transcripts;
4) Prepare a statement of financial need; 5) Obtain two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a CSUF faculty member; and 6) Submit application packet to Friends of Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton Arboretum,
(714) 278-3579.
Application Deadline: March 3
LIBERAL STUDIES
Roger Joseph Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the liberal studies coordinator and selected by the Liberal Studies faculty.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Liberal Studies majors.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Academic potential
Application Procedure: Complete the departmental application form available in the Liberal Studies Department office, H-225, (714) 278-2794 and submit to H-214.
Application Deadline: March 3
Liberal Studies Student and Alumni Association Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the Liberal Studies Alumni Association and the Liberal Studies Student Association. Selection is made by the liberal studies faculty.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Liberal Studies majors.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Academic potential
Application Procedure: Complete the departmental application form available in the Liberal Studies Department office, H-225, (714) 278-2794 and submit to H-214.
Application Deadline: March 3
MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
Nancy Terry Baden TESOL Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Professor Emeritus Nancy T. Baden (“Terry”), a longtime faculty member in the Department of Modern Languages and Literature, to promote effective preparation of teachers of English.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduate students enrolled in the Cal State Fullerton TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program.
Criteria: 3.2 GPA
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign certification; 2) Write a 300 word typed essay regarding your future career plans in TESOL; 3) Provide two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a CSUF faculty member); 4) Provide a copy of your academic transcript of all college work including evidence of work in progress (a TDA (Titan Degree Audit) can be obtained from TITAN Online); and 5) Submit application and materials to Chair, Dept. of Modern Languages & Literatures, California State University Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831-6846.
Application Deadline: March 6
Jacqueline Córdova Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: The family of Jacqueline Córdova, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, in recognition of her outstanding teaching and dedication to her students.
Open to: This award is open to graduating senior students seeking a degree in Spanish.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • 3.2 GPA (in Spanish major) • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Evidence of intent to graduate with a Spanish major; 4) Provide two letters of recommendation (one of which must be from a CSUF faculty member); 5) Write (in Spanish) a 300 word typed essay regarding your future career and educational plans; 6) Provide transcripts of all college work including evidence of work in progress; and 7) Submit application and materials to Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, Ca 92834-6846.
Application Deadline: March 6
Roberta King Maxwell Scholarship
Amount: $300
Established by: This award is by nomination only and was established by the Foreign Language Department at Fullerton College. It is named for Roberta King Maxwell, a student who demonstrated outstanding achievement in foreign languages while at the Fullerton College campus. Selection is made by a Fullerton College faculty committee, based on nominations for outstanding achievement in foreign languages at the Fullerton College campus. Contact Professor Lina Llerena at (714) 992-7181 for more information.
Open to: Nomination for this award is open to students transferring from Fullerton College and majoring in foreign languages.
Criteria: Outstanding achievement in foreign languages
Application Procedure Fullerton Community College faculty nomination
Application Deadline: N/A
PHILOSOPHY
William H. Alamshah Memorial Prize
Amount: 2 awards: $400 first prize and $200 second prize
Established by: This award was named for the late William H. Alamshah, professor of Philosophy, founding member and first chair of the Philosophy Department, and recognizes the best creative philosophy essay. The essay will be judged according to the thoughtfulness of the approach or the skillfulness with which it is executed.
Open to: This award is open to currently enrolled CSUF students.
Criteria: Philosophy essay
Application Procedure: Submit a philosophy essay of about 10 pages to the Philosophy Department, Humanities 225, (714) 278-3611. Only one submission per student.
Application Deadline: February 13
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Dan Byrnes Scholarship
Amount: $500—$1,000
Established by: This award was created by his family and friends to honor the memory of Dan Byrnes, former chief of Public Safety at Cal State Fullerton. Preference for the scholarship is given to criminal justice, political science or public administration majors.
Open to: This award is open to any currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student who plans a career as a sworn officer in law enforcement and who will be enrolled full-time at CSUF the next academic year. Past recipients are ineligible to apply.
Criteria: GPA • Financial need • Essay
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application form, available in the Political Science and Criminal Justice Office, UH-511, (714) 278-3521; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; 3) Write an essay; and 4) Submit materials to UH-511.
Application Deadline: April 7
McCarthy-Potter Paradigm Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Established by: This award is funded by a Political Science alumna, Margaret McCarthy, and her husband, as financial support for participation in the Sacramento Semester Program conducted every Spring semester at CSU, Sacramento.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate Political Science majors
Criteria: Academic record • Financial need • Desire for a career in politics and public service
Application Procedure: 1) Complete application to the Sacramento Semester Program, available in the Division Office, UH-511, (714) 278-3521; 2) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) to establish financial need; and 3) Submit application material to UH-511.
Application Deadline: November 3
Panetta Institute Fellowship
Amount: Recommendation to the Panetta Institute
Established by: This fellowship is funded by the Panetta Institute, a non-partisan center for the study of public policy. The institute helps communities and our country meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Open to: The fellowship is open to undergraduate Political Science majors.
Criteria: Academic performance • Community service • potential to contribute to public service
Application Procedure: 1) Write a statement describing what you expect to achieve through participation as a Panetta Fellow; 2) Submit your resume and academic transcript; 3) Provide a letter of recommendation from the Department Chair of Political Science and Criminal Justice at CSUF; and 4) Submit all materials to UH-511, (714) 278-3521.
Application Deadline: April 14
Ivan Richardson Prize
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize the student who best distinguishes him/herself in
practical public service while pursuing a degree.
Open to: This scholarship is open to Political Science majors.
Criteria: Public service • University service
Application Procedure: Complete the application form, available from UH-511, and submit it to the Division of
Political Science and Criminal Justice Office, UH-511, (714) 278-3521.
Application Deadline: April 14
PSYCHOLOGY
Genevieve Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $100
Established by: This scholarship is named for Genevieve Anderson, who was an outstanding alumna (B.A. 1988) and who played an active role in Psi Chi, the national honor society for psychology students. She was pursuing a doctorate at Dartmouth until her death in 1991.
Open to: This scholarship is open to senior students who have been accepted into a Ph.D. program in Psychology.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Co-curricular involvement
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Provide proof of acceptance into a Ph.D. program in psychology; and 3) Submit materials to Psi Chi, c/o Psychology Department, H-830M, (714) 278-3514.
Application Deadline: April 21
Professor Frank Bagrash Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Two $200 awards
Established by: This scholarship was established by Karen Pyke, in memory of her husband Professor Frank Bagash, to provide financial assistance to students who are applying for graduate programs, particularly doctoral programs. The award is intended to assist in the cost of applying to doctoral programs.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduating seniors or MA/MS students applying for graduate programs,
particularly doctoral programs.
Criteria: GPA • Financial need • Future contribution to the area of Psychology
Application Procedure: 1) Write a letter of application and vitae; 2) Obtain a letter of recommendation from your advisor commenting on the quality of your work, financial need and future contribution to the area of psychology;
3) Provide evidence of application to a graduate program; and 4) Submit materials to Psychology Department
Commencement, Honors & Awards Committee, H-830M.
Application Deadline: April 21
Professor Loh Seng Tsai Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $300
Established by: This scholarship is named for Professor Loh Seng Tsai who was a distinguished scholar and outstanding teacher. He was born in China, received his Ph.D from the University of Chicago and joined the Department of Psychology at CSUF in 1965. He retired from the university in 1973 and died in 1993 at the age of 91. He was named professor of the year in 1971 and was a recipient of many honors, including a Distinguished Teaching Award and nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduating seniors who have been accepted into a Ph.D program in Psychology and to current M.A. or M.S. students planning for Ph.D admission.
Criteria: Academic excellence • Teaching or research promise in psychology
Application Procedure: 1) Prepare a letter of application and vitae; 2) Obtain two letters of recommendation from CSUF faculty; 3) Provide proof of acceptance to a Ph.D program in Psychology, and 4) Submit application materials to the Psychology Department, Commencement, Honors and Awards Committee, H-830M.
Application Deadline: April 21
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Irving Stone Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is funded by contributions from friends and former students of Dr. Irving Stone, a much-loved colleague who passed away several years ago. It is awarded annually for the outstanding essay written by an MPA student for an MPA class.
Open to: This scholarship is open to MPA students enrolled in MPA classes.
Criteria: Essay
Application Procedure: Submit a paper, as prepared for an MPA class, to Dr. Saltzstein, Public Administration Department, UH-511, (714) 278-3521.
Application Deadline: April 7
WOMEN’S STUDIES
Evvy Bauman Women’s Studies Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named in honor of Evvy Bauman, a long-time member of the Women’s Studies Program Council. As “community” representative, Ms. Bauman strengthened the program through her dedicated service and her financial support. The recipient is selected by the Women’s Studies Program Council.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing students with a declared major or minor in the Women’s Studies Program.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Academic potential • Community service • Service to the Women’s Studies Program
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit the application to the Women’s Studies Program, H-214.
Application Deadline: March 14
Nancy Fitch Women’s History Award
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established by Dr. Nancy E. Fitch, professor of European history, who wishes to encourage students to study women’s history by using new teaching technologies.
Open to: This scholarship is open to any CSUF undergraduate or graduate student in any discipline or department.
Criteria: Interest in women’s history • Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the departmental application available in H-815F (preferred typed); 2) Detail your interest in women’s history and describe your activities relating to women’s history on the departmental application;
3) Provide two letters of recommendation from two CSUF faculty members of any discipline or department; and 4) Submit application materials to Chair, Development Committee, Department of History, H-815F.
Application Deadline: March 20
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