Financial Aid & Scholarships

Barry “Poppa” Levinson Endowed Scholarship in Education

The Barry “Poppa” Levinson Endowed Scholarship in Education is designated for a student with special needs pursuing a degree in the College of Education at CSUDH.

Bergen Family Endowed Scholarship

The Bergen Family Scholarship is designated for a high achieving student within the Teacher Education Multiple Subject program.

Brazzeller Family Credentialing Assistance Scholarship

The Brazeller Family Credentialing Assistance Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in a credential program, student teaching or intern options within the College of Education.

California Retired Teachers Association Orange County Central Division #44

The California Retired Teachers Association Orange County Central Division #44 Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education program at CSUDH.

CA Retired Teachers Association South Bay Division # 46

The CA Retired Teachers Association South Bay Division #46 Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education program at CSUDH.

Carson Companies Scholarship

The Carson Companies Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing a Liberal Studies major. The student should demonstrate high academic achievement.

COE Honorary and Memorial

The COE Honorary and Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student in the College of Education.

College of Education Master’s Endowed Scholarship

The College of Education Master’s Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student pursuing a master’s degree in Education at CSUDH. The scholarship is intended for a student working or planning to work in PreK-14 education.

Davis Family Graduate Education Endowed Scholarship

The Davis Family Graduate Education Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing a Master’s Degree in the Curriculum and Instruction program. The successful applicant must have two or more years of successful teaching experience in urban schools.

Doris A. Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Doris A. Davis Endowed Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student who is enrolled in a College of Education program. The successful applicant must have graduated from one of the high schools in the City of Compton.

General Scholarship COE

General scholarship to be awarded to students in the School of Education. 

Gil and Shirley Smith Scholarship 

The Gil and Shirley Smith Scholarship is designated for a student within the College of Education. The student must be a returning undergraduate student with at least one semester of coursework remaining in their pre-teaching or teacher prep program.

Hilda S. Baca Fetcenko Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Hilda S. Baca Fetcenko Endowed Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in a College of Education program who is working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification.

James E. Williams Memorial Scholarship

The James E. Williams Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the teacher credential program at CSUDH. The successful applicant should plan to teach at an inner city or economically challenged school.

Joette Lavarini Memorial Scholarship

The Joette Lavarini Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student who is pursuing student teaching at an elementary school. The student must have high academic standing to be eligible.

Kaufman Family Endowed Scholarship

The Kaufman Family Endowed Scholarship is designated for students in the Multiple Subject Student Teaching option who intend to teach in an urban school.

Laura E. Settle Scholarship 

The Laura Settle Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the credential program at CSUDH. The student should have high academic standing to be considered for this award.

Lawrence DeVoogd Endowed Scholarship

The Lawrence DeVoogd Endowed Scholarship is designated for students enrolled in one of the following College of Education programs: teacher education, liberal studies, teaching credential, and/or master’s degree in Education.

Miguel Gallegos Memorial Scholarship

The Miguel Gallegos Memorial Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in College of Education program, who is working toward a bilingual (Spanish/English) certification.

Naomi Byers Scholarship

The Naomi Byers Scholarship is designated for a student enrolled in the Teacher Education division at CSUDH. The recipient should be pursuing a single subject teaching credential in Mathematics, Life Sciences or Physical Science.

Robert DeVries Scholarship

The Robert DeVries Scholarship is designated for a student pursuing a multiple or single subject teaching credential completing student teaching. This scholarship is for students who are making education a second career.

Sidney Family Scholarship 

Student in the College of Education who is a parent and pursuing a degree or credential.

Stanley Prep CSUDH International Endowed Scholarship

The Stanley Prep CSUDH International Endowed Scholarship is designated for a student within the College of Education who is participating in a study abroad program in South Korea, or for an international student pursuing a degree or certificate in education.

Teaching Credential with Added Authorization in Computer Science Scholarship

The Teaching Credential with Added Authorization in Computer Science Scholarship is designated for a student pursuing their preliminary teaching credential and an added authorization in computer science.

College of Education Liberal Studies Transformative Educator Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of this gift is to create an endowed scholarship in the College of Education.

College of Education Toro Counselors Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of this gift is to create an endowed scholarship in the College of Education.

JE Anderson Scholarship in Special Education

First-generation college student. Undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in special education

Christine Gaul Endowed Scholarship in Special Education

Pursuing an Education Specialist Credential, with priority given to Student Teachers in the Extensive Support Needs program; Desire to serve in the local community; demonstrated financial need.

Learn more about CSUDH Scholarships

The COE Scholarship application can be completed online through your CSUDH portal.

Before you apply:

1. Review the application and prepare your responses to the application questions.
   • You must complete a series of four questions with two additional questions for MA students who wish to be considered for two of the MA scholarships. You may want to complete in MS Word or another word processing program to write and edit. Then you may cut and paste into the application. Specific details are provided in the application online.
2. Ask your Professor or advisor for a letter of recommendation.
   • You will be asked to upload one signed letter of recommendation. Let your recommender know that the letters must be sent to you before the deadline so you may upload. Give them at least 2 weeks to complete the recommendation. 
   • Note: If you are in a preliminary credential program and would like to be considered for the Laura E. Settle Scholarship ($4000), please submit two letters of recommendation.
3. Prepare your Resume.
   • You will be asked to provide a resume with your application.

Complete the Application:

1. Log onto your CSUDH Student Center and choose the scholarship button.
2. Choose the apply to CSUDH Scholarships and log in using your regular log on information.
3. Choose the College of Education Scholarships
4. Start Application. You will be asked a series of questions which allows the scholarship committee to determine the scholarships for which you are eligible. Continue to complete using the next button. Once the application is completed with all of the items mentioned above, you will be asked to submit.

After you Apply:
If you are selected for one of the scholarships, the money is deposited into your student financial account.

Note: You must be enrolled during the academic year for which you are applying.

ALBTEP Credential + Bilingual Authorization in Asian Language Scholarship for Teacher Candidates

https://forms.gle/C4vaTNWXstpfQK3i9

Amount: Up to $20,000

Requirements:

• Admitted to a teaching credential program at a CSU Campus
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
• Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
• Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
• Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
• Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.

For questions, please contact Dr. Minhye Son (mson@csudh.edu). Poster

ALBTEP Bilingual Authorization in Asian Language Scholarship for Current Teachers:

https://forms.gle/nzxgpY7Y57mX7GZh8

Amount: $2,200

Requirements:

• Hold a California Teaching Credential.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled in the program.
• Earn a Bilingual Authorization in an Asian Language, such as Cantonese, Hmong, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, upon completion.
• Participate in events (professional development, conferences, and seminars) hosted by the Consortium.
• Teach or apply for a teaching position (proof required) in an Asian dual language program in a PreK-12 public school setting upon earning a Bilingual Authorization.
• Complete the post-program survey to provide feedback on the program and progress.

For questions, please contact Dr. Minhye Son (mson@csudh.edu). Poster