Student Scholarships

DEBORAH C. SEARS SCHOLARSHIP

The 鈥淒eborah C. Sears Scholarship鈥� is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, community service and/or CSUDH school involvement, and are interested in improving the communities in which they live.聽 Scholarship recipients should also exemplify the mission and goals of the 糖心logo入口鈥� Black Faculty and Staff Association, which is to encourage and promote the professional, academic and personal development of others. This scholarship is non-renewable. Previous award recipients may not apply.

Award Criteria

Any full-time CSUDH continuing undergraduate student - must have completed at least one semester at CSUDH at the time the scholarship is awarded.
Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (includes CSUDH & transfer courses) - copy of unofficial transcripts required.
Statement of community service and/or CSUDH school involvement - provide evidence of service (i.e. references).
One letter of recommendation - submit letter in a sealed envelope with application packet).
1000 word essay. Topic: How my education will assist in improving the community in which I live.

Miriam Matthews Visions Scholarship

The Miriam Matthews Visions Scholarship is designed to assist CSUDH students of African descent and consists of $500-1000. Two scholarships will be awarded annually. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply.

Award Criteria

Attend CSUDH full-time and be fully matriculated (undergraduate = 12 units; graduate = 6 units).
Have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.70; unofficial copy of CSUDH transcripts required.
Be a resident of the greater Los Angeles area (address verification may be required).
Personal statement: Explanation of need for financial assistance with college expenses and
Explanation of strong level of community service. Provide evidence of service (i.e. references).

Renewal Process

A student who receives a scholarship under this program may be eligible to apply for a one-time renewal of the scholarship. Renewal candidates must meet each of the following requirements:

Maintain required GPA for scholarship and satisfactory academic progress determined by CSUDH.
Show proof of successfully completing full-time academic study the previous academic year; submit unofficial copy of CSUDH transcripts.
Personal statement: Explanation of need for continued financial assistance with college expenses and explanation of continued level of community service.