Financial Aid Opportunities
- California Pre-Doctoral Program
- Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
- Graduate Equity Program
- Graduate Research and Fellowship Opportunities Outside CSUF
- Graduate Student Research Funds
- Loans and Grants
California Pre-Doctoral Program
The California Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to increase the pool of potential faculty by supporting the doctoral aspirations of CSU students who have experienced economic and educational disadvantages. Winners will be designated as Sally Casanova Scholars, as a tribute to Dr. Sally Casanova, for whom the award is named. With the aid of a faculty sponsor, these scholars are exposed to unique opportunities to explore and help prepare them to succeed in doctoral programs. The program provides travel funds to visit doctorate-granting institutions, options for summer research internships, and funds for other related activities.
Number Available: Varies
Dollar Amount: $3,000 plus funded summer internship opportunities
Deadline: Check back at end of December 2012 for 2013 Deadline (Graduate Studies)
Process for Awarding: Applications are available starting in December. Students must obtain a faculty mentor and develop a budget for this program. Applications are reviewed for completeness by Graduate Studies and then forwarded to the Chancellor's Office for final review and award selection.
Program Materials: California Pre-doctoral Program
Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) provides student loans for pursuing full-time PhD degrees at universities throughout the United States. After participants receive their PhD degrees and obtain a qualifying teaching position in the CSU system, a portion of the loan from this program will be forgiven each year.
Number Available: Varies
Dollar Amount: Varies
Deadline: Check back at end of December 2012 for 2013 Deadline (Graduate Studies)
Process for Awarding: Personal essay, action plan, and faculty sponsor needed. After applications are submitted, a campus committee evaluates the applications and makes recommendations for further consideration to the campus president. The president then forwards campus nominations to the Chancellor's Office. A system-wide committee reviews the campus nominations and makes recommendations to the chancellor for final approval.
Program Materials: Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
Graduate Equity Program
Funded by the CSU, the Graduate Equity Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs, encourage further study in doctoral programs and promote consideration of university faculty careers. It provides fellowships to economically disadvantaged CSUF students who have overcome educational disadvantages or hardships. The fellowships are intended to minimize students' debt burden, allowing them to complete their program more quickly and commence doctoral study.
Number Available: Varies
Dollar Amount: Varies, fellowships of up to $2,500
Deadline: Check back at end of December 2012 for 2013 Deadline (Graduate Studies)
Process for Awarding: Students must submit a FAFSA and have a minimum $1,000 need as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. Applications require two confidential letters of recommendation from faculty members and a personal statement. Priority will be given to students involved in research or creative and scholarly activities with faculty members.
Program Materials: Graduate Equity Program
Graduate Student Research Funds
EPOCHS, Enhancing Post-baccalaureate Opportunities at CSUF for Hispanic Students, is a federal grant awarded to the Office of Graduate Studies by the U.S. Department of Education, whose purpose is to support achievement among disadvantaged post-baccalaureate students.
As part of EPOCHS, Grant money is awarded for activities associated with CSUF graduate student degree program research, and for travel associated with CSUF graduate student degree program studies. Priority will be given to disadvantaged students. Grant awards are disbursed as reimbursements. Receipts will have to be submitted for reimbursement after expenditures have been completed.
Number Available: Varies
Dollar Amount: Grant awards will average from $100-$400.
Deadlines 2012: September 4th, October 23rd, and December 11th (Graduate Studies).
Deadlines 2013: February 19th and April 16th (Graduate Studies)
Process for Awarding: Students must submit an application form, resume, a personal statement answering 4 questions (listed on the application form), and a confidential letter of recommendation. Applicants must also file a FAFSA.
Program Materials: Graduate Student Research Fund
Loans and Grants
Cal State Fullerton Financial Aid Office: http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/
Department of Education Federal Aid: 1-800-433-3243
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
2002 Colleges, College Scholarships & Financial Aid
http://www.college-scholarships.com/100college.htm
Gates Scholarships for Qualified Minorities
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
