CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarship Department

06/16/2022

Matador Scholarship Program (MSP) opportunities have been extended to July 15, 2022!

Certain CSUN Scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year have been reopened and are now available online. Scholarship applicants must be either new or continuing students. Eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students from varying majors.

For complete eligibility criteria and more information about the application process, visit www.csun.edu/scholarships

Application materials (including letters of recommendations) are now due on July 15, 2022, by 11:59 PM.

03/18/2022

*Opportunity has now been extended!*

The GE Honors Rising Scholar Award will recognize ten first-year students admitted to the General Education (GE) Honors Program with a $5,000 scholarship, which may be renewed for a second year based on maintaining GPA, program participation, and enrollment requirements.

Students who meet the criteria below will be eligible to participate in the General Education Honors program and may apply for the GE Honors Rising Scholars Award through the myMatador Scholarship Portal:
* Have been admitted to CSUN as a first-time freshman;
* Have applied to and accepted admission to the GE Honors Program before April 30th;
* Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher
* Have completed and filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) online by the March 2nd priority deadline.

Award Amount: $5000 (renewable)
To access the application: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3192
Deadline: May 6, 2022 by 11:59 PM

03/10/2022

In recognition of Women's History Month, Fastweb has shared an updated list of scholarships for female students that highlights over 25 unique offerings. All of these opportunities are accepting applications now:

In honor of National Women's History Month, we've put together a comprehensive list of scholarships for women. Find the perfect scholarship for you and apply today!

03/09/2022

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school and college students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month.

Requirements:
• Must be currently enrolled in high school or college
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent)
• Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada

To Enter:
• Visit the online application portal at https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/
• Submit an essay describing your innovative project
• Provide supporting documentation (letter of recommendation, news article/photo featuring their project, etc.)

Have you designed an innovative project that makes a difference in the lives of others? If so, apply here to enter a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

03/02/2022

Our scholarship cycle is in full swing! We're adding new scholarships on the MyMatador Scholarship Portal, but don't forget to check out the following opportunities closing this month:

Student Veteran CSUN Service Award, $1000: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/2970

Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award, $1000: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3030

MSP Margaret June Brown Scholarship, $1000:
https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3178

MSP Corinne McClane Kappa Kappa Gamma Memorial Scholarship Endowment, $1200: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3102

The Barbara Caretto SAGE Learning in Retirement Scholarship, $1000: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3278

02/16/2022

In celebration of Financial Aid Awareness Month, check out the following list of resources that focus on financial aid for students:

Fastweb celebrates Financial Aid Awareness Month every February - join by learning more about financial aid and types of student aid offered to help pay for college.

02/15/2022

Are you a student looking to earn a renewable scholarship of up to $10,000 per year?

The C.W. Driver Foundation Scholarship Program directly supports students in California interested in a career in the construction industry by breaking down barriers, opening doors, and providing financial assistance through scholarships.

Apply by March 14, 2022!

For more info: https://www.cwdriver.com/cwdriver-foundation/

02/08/2022

Check out two open scholarships for graduating CSUN student veterans: The Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award and the Student Veteran CSUN Service Award!

Both are $1000 scholarship awards open to full-time enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are current or formerly been placed on active duty as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and are graduating this Fall 2021, Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 terms. However, there are notable differences:

Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/3030
- Must have a 3.0 GPA
- Must include a copy of official or unofficial transcript

Student Veteran CSUN Service Award: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/2970
- Must have a 2.75 GPA

Both scholarship applications are due on the MyMatador Scholarship Portal by March 11, 2022 by 11:59 PM.

CSUN Veterans Resource Center (VRC)

02/03/2022

In collaboration with Project Rebound, CSUN Scholarships is sharing tips next week on how to navigate the MyMatador Scholarship Portal via Zoom!

Looking for and Applying to Scholarships
Wednesday, February 9
6pm-7:30pm
Zoom Link: https://csun.zoom.us/j/81871190074
Zoom ID: 818 7119 0074

Can't make it out? Be sure to catch the other workshops in the Student Professionalization Series taking place this spring semester!

01/31/2022

The Ebell of Los Angeles Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to students attending Los Angeles County universities. with awards up to $5,000/year for up to three years or graduation, whichever comes first.

To be considered, applicants must:
1) Be either a US citizen or a permanent resident with a green card;
2) Be currently enrolled in and attending an accredited four-year public university in Los Angeles County. The earliest students can apply is during their freshman year;
3) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher;
4) Be enrolled full-time at the time of application; and
5) Have continuously resided in Los Angeles County for at least 366 days prior to the date of application.

Applications are due: April 4, 2022

Questions/comments/concerns, contact: [email protected]

For more info, visit:
https://ebellofla.com/club/philanthropy/scholarship/

The Ebell Club Scholarship Program Welcome to the Ebell/Flint Scholarship Program For the past 100 years, dedicated students in need of monetary assistance who live and attend school in the County of Los Angeles have had the support of the Ebell/Flint Scholarship Fund. Endowed by far-sighted women w...

01/28/2022

The NSP Presidential Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship award that will allows students to pursue a year-long creative project or research of their choice with the support of a CSUN Faculty member!

Eligibility Requirements:
- Must complete a mandatory online pre-application information survey: https://www.csun.edu/.../northridge-scholarship-program...
- Must submit an original project proposal and a faculty mentor statement
- Must have completed at least 60 units (24 units from CSUN if you are a transfer) by the end of the Spring 2022 term
- Must have minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA required to apply and maintain the award
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in 12+ units during the award year (Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 terms)

Deadline: February 11, 2022
To access the application: https://csun.academicworks.com/opportunities/2942

01/25/2022

Scholarship America and Wells Fargo have now launched the 2022 Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship and Wells Fargo Veterans Emergency Grant programs!

The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program provides renewable scholarships up to $5,000 per year, to fill gaps for eligible veterans, their spouses and widows after military benefits and other grants and scholarships have been utilized. The deadline to apply is March 11, 2022. To apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wellsfargoveterans/?utm_campaign=wfv0222&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=201583152&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9SIqMq22ulRjECCvtq33tWqbQhT_XSymiL-gHRNz74vQwra4-btlp0QsIGemSuD9_1G4Jax9lX5rAqxo29VWT0d5a3ww&utm_content=201583152&utm_source=hs_email

Wells Fargo’s Veterans Emergency Grant program helps veterans already enrolled in postsecondary education meet their household expenses when faced with unexpected financial setbacks. Ranging up to $1,000, these immediate, one-time grants are designed to keep recipients in school without creating undue financial hardship. To apply: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/wellsfargoveteransemergency/?utm_campaign=wfv0222&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=201583152&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8strGnjLGH32KnB3wpB6Y5FEkIjBYUBycwH7z5l2fDTQKVVC9vfHWQmXNPJffaN_lhV55RQeOxQYIdjkbqx85_V29rMA&utm_content=201583152&utm_source=hs_email

Learn more and apply today, and if you are not eligible for these programs, please share with others you know who may benefit from these opportunities!

CSUN Veterans Resource Center (VRC)

Wells Fargo is strongly invested in supporting our nation’s veterans, including a commitment to assist them in completing postsecondary education programs to help them return to, and succeed in, a competitive job market. The Wells Fargo Veterans Scholarship Program provides scholarships to fill un...