Application Process

2008-2009 GUARDIAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM APPLICATION

Photo: Student on grassApplication materials must be submitted or postmarked on or before November 30, 2008 to be considered for the scholarship. You may hand-deliver your completed application and support materials directly to the Guardian Scholars Office located in the Titan Bookstore, Commons 120, or you may mail your completed application to

CSUF Guardian Scholars Program
P.O. Box 6828
Fullerton, CA 92834-6828

An official high school or community college transcript must be submitted with the Guardian Scholar application materials.

Submit a complete application package including:

  • Guardian Scholar application form (pdf)

  • Two letters of recommendation (teacher, counselor, social worker, CASA, other)

  • An official high school or community college transcript

  • Thoughtful response to the essay portion of the application

  • Copy of Ward of the Court documentation or a completed copy of the CSU, Fullerton's Dependency Override form

  • A list of (5) five school related accomplishments from high school or community college

  • EOP Application

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Essay Specifications

You should give thoughtful consideration to your essay. The response you provide will be carefully reviewed by the scholarship selection committee to determine which applicants are invited for a personal interview. Essays should be 2-3 typed, double-spaced pages with your name at the top of each page. Your personal description may include such information as your family situation, special interests, group memberships, honors and awards.

Essays should address the following:

  • A brief personal description

  • The obstacles you overcame in your pursuit of an education

  • Why you hope to attend Cal State Fullerton

  • Your educational goals at Cal State Fullerton

  • What you hope to do after college graduation

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Application Checklist

The Guardian Scholars Program hopes to make the dream of attending college a reality.

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Our commitment to making a difference in your life is possible only if you submit the required applications and materials by the listed due dates. The last two items, the FAFSA and GPA Verification form, can be obtained at most high schools or community colleges. These materials must be filled out and returned to FAFSA prior to the deadline.

 

ITEM
DUE DATE
CSU Admission Application period (electronic only)
10/1/08 - 11/30/08
Request to Waive Admission Application Fee form
10/1/08 - 11/30/08
Guardian Scholars Application form
10/1/08 - 11/30/08
Copy of the Ward of the Court documentation or a CSU, Fullerton Dependency Override form
11/30/08
Personal Essay
11/30/08
Two letters of recommendation
11/30/08
Official high school and/or college transcripts
ASAP
Test scores: SAT, ACT
See www.collegeboard.org for registration & dates
3/1/09
(sooner is better)
Test scores: ELM & EMP
See www.fullerton.edu/testing
3/1/09
(sooner is better)
List of (5) five accomplishments
11/30/08
EOP Application
11/30/08
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
3/2/09
CSUF Housing - Online Application
11/30/08
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Application Form

Picture of Application Form; click to download pdf formGet Acrobat ReaderThe application is available online and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Acrobat Reader is free; download it here.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Grace Johnson, Director
Guardian Scholars Program
Phone: (714) 278-4900
Email: gjohnson@fullerton.edu

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