Scholarships are abundant, if you know where to look and are willing to put in the necessary time and effort. The payoff can be great as well. Scholarships don’t have to be repaid and they can help offset the need to borrow. Applying for scholarships is well worth your time.
Take a $500 scholarship, for example. Let’s say you spend a total of 5 hours, from filling out the application, to writing the essay, to finally preparing the additional documents and mailing. If you win the scholarship, you were earning $100 an hour!
Of course, beware of scholarship scams. If you are unsure of the validity of a particular scholarship, check with the CSUN Financial Aid and Scholarship Office. We will be happy to assist you in making sure your scholarship searches are safe.
So, what are you waiting for? Here are some sources on where to look for scholarships
Off-campus Scholarships |
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Local Businesses and Corporations |
Your parents place of work, PEPSI, Target, Tylenol, JC Penney, and more |
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Professional Organizations In Your Field |
American Psychological Association, Certified Public Accounting Society, and more |
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Radio, Newspaper, and Television Ads |
Power 106 Knowledge is Power Scholarship |
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The CSUN Library |
The Scholarship Book, Peterson’s Scholarship Almanac |
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The Internet |
FastWEB Scholarship Search |
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On Campus |
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Academic Departments and College |
Fraternities and Sororities |
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Honors Associations |
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In addition, keep these tips in mind when completing your scholarship application
- Must be typed
- Must be signed
- Complete all information
- Start early
- Make copies
- Deliver your application ON TIME!