Please note: The deadline has been extended to May 23, 2008
Northridge Achievement Awards (formerly University Scholarship Program)
The Northridge Achievement Awards are designed to provide recognition to 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 links section on our Scholarship Opportunities main page for other Scholarships.
For Incoming Freshmen and NEW Transfer Students
For Continuing Undergrads, Grads and NEW Graduates
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Incoming Freshmen and New Transfers
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA as determined by the CSUN Admissions Office.
- Students must enroll full time (12 units) during each semester scholarship funds are received.
- Student must be a US Citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 2, 2008
Deadline: May 23, 2008
Notifications: The selection committee will review applications throughout the month of March. Notifications for both recipients and non-recipients will be sent the first week of April. Unfortunately not everyone who applies will receive a scholarship however occasionally some 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 note 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 education. An address to send your thank you note will be provided in your scholarship award. Need help with your thank you note? Please see the Scholarship Help section on the right side of this page.
- You are required to send a copy of your thank you note to the CSUN scholarship office. Your scholarship will not be released until the copy of your thank you note 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
Continuing Undergraduates and Graduates
- 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 eligible non-citizen.
- Must file Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 2, 2008.
- 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 (unless currently classified as a double major).
Deadline: May 23, 2008
Notifications: The selection committee will review applications throughout the month of June and into July. Notifications for both recipients and non-recipients will be sent by the end of July. Unfortunately not everyone who applies will receive a scholarship however occasionally some 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 note 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 education. An address to send your thank you note will be provided in your scholarship award. Need help with your thank you note? Please see the Scholarship Help Section on main page.
- You are required to send a copy of your thank you note to the CSUN scholarship office. Your scholarship will not be released until the copy of your thank you note 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 note to your donor.
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