Gates Millennium Scholars

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program

  • The Gates Millennium Scholars Program requires a minimum GPA of 3.3, a U.S. Citizenship, U.S. national or permanent residency, and you must fall under the ethnicity of African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American. If you check off for these three things then you are eligible for the program. 
  • The close date for the program is January 13, 2016 and the program supports the cost of education by covering unmet need and self-help aid, including graduate school funding for continuing Scholars in the areas of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
  • The inspiration behind the scholarship program is that they believe all American citizens must have access to higher education if our nation wants to sustain and advance itself as a global, competitive democracy in the new millennium. 
  • To be eligible for the Pell Grant for GMS finalists the students must demonstrate eligibility for the Federal Pell Grant program. For more information visit www.fafsa.gov


Questbridge National College Match Scholarship

The Quest Bridge National College Match
  • The Quest Bridge national college match for high school seniors matches students with its partner colleges, offering admissions and full scholarship, the partner colleges are actively seeking to enroll students who have achieved academically despite their financial hardships.
  • The free online application can be found at questbridge.org The application opens in early August and is due at the end of September. The partner college application fees will also be waived for all Finalists.
  • This program is to help low income students understand that the possibility for an education at top colleges is very possible. Their goal is to increase the number of high-achieving low-income students who attend leading colleges. 
Contact Information
Online: www.questbridge.org
Questions: www.questbridge.org/ASKQB
Facebook: www.facebook.com/QuestBridge
Phone: 1.888.275.2054 (toll-free)
Mail: 115 Everett Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Future Matadors

The Matador Scholarship Program is Now Open!

The following online resources are available to you from the CSUN Financial Aid & Scholarship Department:

If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact the scholarship staff by phone at (818)667-4907 or by email at scholarships@csun.edu.



Larry H. Parker Scholarship

The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker Community Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that will be awarded to college-bound high school seniors who have demonstrated loyalty to their community.

The Law of Offices of Larry H. Parker values education and offers this new scholarship to empower community youth and provide resources to help them attend and stay in college.

For more information and a scholarship application visit their website http://www.larryhparker.com

African-American Leaders for Tomorrow

The AALT Program is a four-day long residential summer program that is held on the campus of the California State University Dominguez Hills. Sixty students are hand selected and receive leadership training and attend workshops and topics such as college experience , career development and financial literacy. Students live on campus at CSUDH. Housing, meals, program materials, as well as transportation during the conference will be provided at no cost to the participants; and for students living outside of the Los Angeles county transportation to the conference will also be provided.

Requirements:

  • A student who is currently a sophomore or junior with a 2.5 or higher GPA, and is in good academic standing as of January 1, 2015.
  • Demonstration of leadership potential.
  • Current high school transcript.
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Essay (2 required)
For more information visit their website http://blackcaucuslegilatureca.gov

Stop by the college center for a scholarship application! 

California Legislative Black Caucus Program

For more than five years, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) California Scholars program has proudly recognized and rewarded the educational excellence and personal achievement of California college-bound high school seniors and accomplished post-secondary students enrolled in colleges and universities.
The CLBC California Scholars program awards financial assistance scholarships to a select group of deserving students. College costs can be a roadblock to educational opportunities for students striving to complete their college education.
The CLBC Scholarship Program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. 

Requirements:

  • Scholarship candidates must be full-time students in good academic standing at an accredited college or university. 
  • Graduating high school seniors with written proof of acceptance at an accredited institution of higher learning are also eligible.
  • Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be considered for this scholarship.

Stop by the College Center for a scholarship application! 

Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN Scholarship

EACH APPLICANT MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Be of Latina/o, Chicana/o, Hispanic Heritage
  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be a California State University, Northridge undergraduate student, BFA de CSUN member, and/or a graduating High School Senior
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria: 
  • Academic Record 
  • Academic Plans and Career Goals 
  • Financial Need (for educational purposes)
  • Community Service 
  • Compelling Essay Response
Deadline: SEND YOUR POSTMARKED APPLICATION BY MAY 1, 2015 TO 
Ballet Folklorico Aztlan de CSUN Scholarship Committee
C/O Chicana/o Studies Department 
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8246
OR FAX IT TO: (866)203-4332
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