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University Scholarships

Scholarship programs available exclusively to CSUDH students.

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Leo F. and Margaret B. Cain-Emeritus Faculty Association Scholarship

Description Awarded to an outstanding CSUDH undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at CSUDH pursuing a degree in a public service field.
Amount $1,000 - $2,500
Requirements Demonstrate excellent academic performance and career commitments to teaching or academic research, educational administration, or other types of public service. Preference is given to full-time graduate students although part-time students and undergraduates may be considered.
How To Apply Students must download and complete a separate scholarship application. [Get Adobe PDF Reader free here. link exits CSUDH site]
Applicants must submit the following with their scholarship application: Transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and personal statement. All documents must be submitted to the CSUDH Emeritus Faculty Association, Office of the President, WH 450 Cain Scholarship Committee, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747.
Deadline March 15, 2012

Dr. Lois W. Chi-Emeritus Faculty Association Science Scholarship

Description Awarded annually to registered undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in biology, chemistry, or closely related field in the biomedical sciences. Preference is given to full-time undergraduate students although part-time students and graduate students may be considered.
Amount $1,000 - $2,500
Requirements Minimum of 3.0 GPA. Need for financial assistance. Must be pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, or related natural science field.
How To Apply Students must download and complete a separate scholarship application. [Get Adobe PDF Reader free here. link exits CSUDH site]
Applicants must submit the following with their scholarship application: Transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and personal statement. All documents must be submitted to the CSUDH Chi Scholarship Committee, Office of the President, WH 450 Chi Scholarship Committee, 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747.
Deadline March 15, 2012

CSU Future Scholars

Description 30 renewable scholarships awarded to entering disadvantaged freshman or transfer students.
Amount $1,000
Requirements Must be a full-time CSUDH student during award year. Entering freshman or transfer student from an economically, educationally and/or environmentally disadvantaged background.
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted by January 20, 2012

Claudia Hampton Endowed Scholarship

Description Renewable scholarship, awarded to first-time CSUDH freshman graduating from a California high school.
Amount $4,000
Requirements Must be entering CSUDH as a first-time freshman, a graduate from a California high school, eligible for financial aid, and must demonstrate enthusiasm for a university education. In addition to completing the separate application, eligible students must submit on a separate sheet the answers to the following two questions in an essay, not to exceed 500 words:
1. What are your career and educational plans for the future?
2. How will this scholarship help you fund your education?
How To Apply Students must download and complete a separate scholarship application. [Get Adobe PDF Reader free here. link exits CSUDH site]
Answer essay questions noted above, and conduct an interview with the Scholarship Board.
Deadline January 19, 2012

James and Jocelyn Lyons Scholarship

Description Awarded to entering first-time freshman.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be entering CSUDH as a first-time freshman. Minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate enthusiasm for a university education.
How To Apply No separate application required
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH January 20, 2012

CSUDH Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Description Full-fee scholarships awarded to full-time CSUDH undergraduate, credential or graduate students.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be enrolled as a full-time CSUDH student, credential student with 12 units, or graduate student with 8 units. Minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate school and community involvement.
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH January 20, 2012

Vic and Curly Scholarship

Description One scholarship awarded to an academically qualified, first-time freshman who demonstrates financial need.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be entering CSUDH as a first-time freshman. Academically qualified. Must demonstrate financial need.
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH January 20, 2012

Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Scholarship

Description Awarded to a full-time CSUDH student majoring in Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, Labor Studies, Economics or Political Science.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be enrolled as a full-time CSUDH student. Minimum of 3.0 GPA. Majoring in Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, Labor Studies, Economics or Political Science. Resident of the County of Los Angeles. Demonstrate community involvement related to improving opportunities for children, encouraging economic development, or improving transportation in LA.
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH January 20, 2012

Anne Peters Memorial Scholarship

Description Awarded every Spring semester to students pursuing studies in Sociology, Labor Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies.
Amount $700 - $1000
Requirements Must be a Sociology major or minor, Labor Studies student, or Interdisciplinary Studies major.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application, available the 5th week of Spring semester in the CSUDH Sociology Department, SBS B-334.
Deadline Contact Dr. Clare Weber at (310) 243-3431 for deadline.

Graduate Equity Fellowships

Description Awarded by the CSUDH Graduate Studies Office to graduate students with strong academic records and financial need; renewable for two years.
Amount Up to $5,600
Requirements Must be accepted into a CSUDH graduate program, have a faculty sponsor, and commit to a research project.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application, available in the Graduate Studies Office, Welch Hall room 440.
Deadline Contact the Graduate Studies Offices at (310) 243-3693 for deadline.

Jack Kilfoil Scholarship in History (Awarded in Spring 2012 only)

Description Awarded to current and incoming new CSUDH students majoring in History.
Amount Up to $1,500
Requirements Must be a current CSUDH student majoring in History, or community college or high school entering CSUDH to pursue a major in History.
How To Apply Students must submit the following to:
Dr. Ericka Verba
Jack Kilfoil Memorial Scholarship Committee
History Department, LaCorte Hall A-342, CSUDH
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747

A completed application
Two references
A sample of applicant's historical writing.
Transcripts (non-official accepted).
A personal statement
Deadline March 23, 2012

Jamina O. Barnes Memorial Scholarship

Description Awarded by the CSUDH Alumni Association to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
Amount Starts at $500
Requirements Must be enrolled full-time at CSUDH during the Spring 2012 semester. Must have earned at least 12 undergraduate units or 8 graduate units. Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
How To Apply Students must download and complete this application.
Deadline March 16, 2012

Jubilee Choir Scholarship

Description Awarded to a full-time CSUDH student majoring in music with a specialty in voice.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be a full-time CSUDH student majoring in music with a specialty in voice.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application. Contact the Music Department located in La Corte Hall room E-303 or call (310) 243-3543 for more information.
Deadline Call the Music Department at (310) 243-3543 for deadline.

Miriam Matthews African American Visions Scholarship

Description Awarded each year to one male and one female returning CSUDH student.
Amount $1,000
Requirements Must be a junior or senior returning CSUDH student. Must demonstrate scholastic excellence, financial need, and outstanding service to CSUDH and the local community. Minimum of 2.7 GPA.
How To Apply Students must download and complete this application.
Deadline April 5, 2012

Music Department Scholarships

Description A wide range of scholarships awarded to students who excel in music performance.
Amount Varies
Requirements Louis Bell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to musical performers.
Mary L. & Frederick C. Peters Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to orchestral musicians.
Panosian Grant: Up to $1,400 awarded to outstanding performers of orchestral instruments.
Mu Phi Epsilon Scholarships: Awarded to members of CSUDH's Honorary Music Fraternity.
Marshall Bialosky Endowment Scholarship: Please contact the Music Department at (310) 243-3543 for more information.
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences: Please contact the Music Department at (310) 243-3543 for more information.
How To Apply Please contact the Music Department, located in La Corte Hall room E-303, at (310) 243-3543 for more information.
Deadline Please contact the Music Department, located in La Corte Hall room E-303, at (310) 243-3543 for more information.

College of Business And Public Policy Scholarships

Description A wide range of scholarships awarded to CSUDH undergraduate and graduates students pursuing degrees in the fields of Public Administration and Criminal Justice Administration.
Amount $250 to $1,000
Requirements Students must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Public Administration or Criminal Justice Administration at CSUDH.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application here.
Deadline TBD at the beginning of the Spring 2012 semester

Deborah Sears Scholarship

Description Awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to community.
Amount Varies
Requirements Full-time CSUDH continuing undergraduate student. Minimum of 3.0 GPA. Must demonstrate community service and/or CSUDH school involvement.
How To Apply Students must download and complete this application, as well as submit the following:
One letter of recommendation
Copy of unofficial transcript
1000-word personal statement
Deadline April 5, 2012

California State University, Dominguez Hills Alumni Scholarship

Description Awarded to a full-time undergraduate and graduate student
Amount $2,000
Requirements Must be enrolled full-time during the Spring 2012 semester to apply for the scholarship. Must be enrolled full-time Fall 2012 semester to receive the scholarship. Must have earned at least 12 undergraduate units or 8 graduate units. Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
How To Apply Students must download and complete this application.
Deadline March 16, 2012

Math Department Scholarships

Description William Armacost Memorial Scholarship, Marcie Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Amount $750 each award
Requirements Students must be currently enrolled undergraduate Mathematics majors (any option). Additional requirements apply to each scholarship.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application for each scholarship. Applications and the current announcement with complete requirements are available at www.csudh.edu/math.
Deadline TBD

The Winston Hewitt Art and Design Endowed Scholarships

Amount $1000 (1 scholarship is awarded in each option, total 3)
Requirements Major in Art and Design (Art History, Design and Studio Art), Personal Statement, full-time student at CSU Dominguez Hills, Major in Design and Studio Art. Portfolio submission (at least 5 original projects/artwork), Art History: Best Art History Paper
How To Apply Submit application and portfolio to Art and Design Department Administrative Coordinator Ella Gomez, at (310) 243-3588.
Deadline TBA

Carol Tubbs Dance Scholarship

Requirements This scholarship was established for students who: Have declared a major in Theatre Arts with a Dance Option; have taken an active role in Dance Program Activities; have been recognized by the faculty as a versatile performer or scholar who can perform in many styles of dance and in varied performance venues; have demonstrated commitment to the Dance Program and Dance Productions, provide an example of positive leadership; strong work ethic, and incomparable dedication. All students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to be considered. This application is for all students who will be enrolled full-time in the Dance Option in a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing in the 2011-2012 school year.
How To Apply Students must complete a separate application, available at http://www.cla.csudh.edu/danceawards.htm.
Deadline May 2, 2012

Mark Steven Sankey Memorial Scholarship

Requirements Undergraduate at CSUDH with Junior or Senior standing; demonstrated financial need; minimum 3.0 GPA; open to all majors.
How To Apply No separate application required
Deadline January 20, 2012

Yvonne Brathwaite Burke Foster Youth Scholarship

Requirements Current foster youth living in Los Angeles County; must be entering CSUDH as a first-time freshman, eligible for financial aid; minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5.
How To Apply Please complete a University Scholarship Application form , submit a copy of a document that indicates you are a foster youth residing in the Los Angeles County and attach an essay (200 words maximum) explaining how this scholarship would help your educational and career goals and how you plan to contribute back to society after you graduate from CSUDH.
Deadline January 20, 2012

School of Education

Description A wide range of scholarships are awarded to students in the School of Education at CSUDH. For more information on available scholarship, opportunities call the School of Education Student Services Center at (310) 243-3525 or visit http://www.csudh.edu/cps/soe/resources-financial-aid-scholarships.shtml

Nursing Scholarships

Description A wide range of scholarships are awarded to students in the School of Nursing at CSUDH. For more information on available scholarship opportunities in Nursing, please contact Angela Albright at (310) 243-2047 or visit http://www.csudh.edu/cps/son/as.htm.

Sigma Pi Robert Hashimoto Memorial Scholarship

Description Awarded to CSUDH students who have shown leadership on campus and within the community.
Amount $500 - $700
Requirements Must be currently enrolled at CSUDH and in good academic standing.
How To Apply Contact Dave Parikh at dave@dhsigmapi.com for an application. Applicants must also submit official transcripts and one letter of recommendation.
Deadline Postmarked by April 13, 2012

Breedlove Family Scholarship

Description This scholarship was established in 2004 by the Breedlove Family as a way of supporting the education of deserving students. The Breedlove Family has a long legacy that values and supports academic achievement. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic standing and in a specific discipline.
Amount Varies
Requirements Must be currently enrolled at CSUDH and in good academic standing. Minimum 2.5 GPA or higher. Must be under the age of 25 and enrolled in at least 6 units. Must be majoring in Africana Studies, Public Administration, Human Services or Business Administration.
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH by January 20, 2012

British Petroleum Scholarship

Description Five scholarships are awarded annually to high school graduates and community college transfer students.
Amount $2,000
Requirements 3.0 GPA and majoring in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Business Administration or Environmental Studies. Students must be residents of Carson, Long Beach, or Wilmington, CA. All recipients must be full-time students (12 units).
How To Apply No separate application required.
Deadline Must be admitted to CSUDH by January 20, 2012