The Northridge Achievement Awards are designed to provide recognition to prospective CSUN students who have demonstrated academic excellence and financial need. This competitive scholarship program awards approximately 300 awards ranging from $250 to $1500.
Unfortunately, because of the need component for these awards, International Students are not eligible to apply. Please visit our International Student section for other Scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Must have a minimum 3.0 CSUN GPA for undergraduates or 3.5 CSUN GPA for graduates. Entering graduate students must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA.
- Must enroll full time (12 units undergrads, 8 units grads) during each semester scholarship funds are received, unless pre-approved for three-quarter time based on extenuating circumstances.
- Must be a US Citizen or legal resident.
- Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 30, 2009.
- Must be pursuing first Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (PBU's not eligible).
- Must have declared a major by junior year.
- Must have less than 125 undergraduate units or less than 60 graduate units at time of applying (unless currently classified as a double major).
- Northridge Achievement Award Application (Continuing Undergrads and Grads)
- Letter of Recommendation Form
Deadline: April 30, 2009
Notifications:
The selection committee will review applications throughout the month of May and June. Notifications for both recipients and non-recipients will be sent by July 1st. Unfortunately, not everyone who applies will receive a scholarship. However, sometimes recipients are not able to accept their awards. The committee will then select an alternate student. For this reason it is important to keep your address updated with the Scholarship Office.
Your Responsibilities as a Scholarship Recipient
- You are required to send a Thank You Letter to your donor. Many of our scholarships are provided by private donors who take an interest in supporting our students. It is common courtesy to respond with a short note to show your appreciation of their commitment to your education. An address to send your Thank You Letter will be provided in your scholarship award. You must bring your letter in a sealed envelope to Bayramian Hall, Room 130. Need help with your Thank You Letter? Please see the Scholarship Help section on right side of this page.
- Your scholarship will NOT be released until the copy of your Thank You Letter to your donor is received.
- If you are unable to meet the conditions of your scholarship, or if your enrollment status changes, notify the Scholarship Office by calling 818-677-4907 or email scholarships@csun.edu
- If you received a CSUN Future Scholars Scholarship last year, be sure to renew your scholarship by submitting a new application. You are only required to file the application-essays and recommendations are not needed. Be sure to send a Thank You Letter to your donor.