Advisement & Resources

Scholarships & Awards

To support and celebrate student success, the FCS Department offers a variety of scholarships and awards. We recognize that student already have a lot to focus on, and paying for school shouldn't be an added stress.

Applications for the FCS Department Scholarships are typically due in the fall semester, while deadline for external scholarships vary throughout the academic year.

The categories below provide detail information on each opportunity. Click on a category to learn more.

The CSUN Financial Aid and Scholarships Department also provides resources and guidance on financial assistance, including scholarships available on and off campus. Students are encouraged to review your award details, understand how funds are distributed, and how scholarships may work alongside other aid. Visit the CSUN Financial Aid and Scholarships Department website for more information.

Association of Retired Faculty Graduate Project/Thesis Memorial Award 2026

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Friday, March 20, 2026 by 5:00pm.

CSUN myMatador Scholarships

Application
- NOTICE: The application period for the 2025-2026 academic year is open!

FCS Department Scholarships 2025-2026

Application is now closed.

Graduate Equity Program

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Sunday, May 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- NOTICE: Recommendation letters and applications documents must be submitted through the myMatador Scholarships system.

Health Professions Scholars Initiative

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Friday, February 20, 2026.

Nathan O. Freedman Memorial Award for Outstanding Graduate Student

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Friday, May 22, 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- NOTICE: Recommendation letters and applications documents must be submitted through the myMatador Scholarships system.

Robert H. Schiffman Memorial Award for Outstanding Research Promise

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Tuesday, March 31, 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- NOTICE: Recommendation letters and applications documents must be submitted through the myMatador Scholarships system.

Student Travel & Academic Research (STAR) Funding

Thesis/Project/Dissertation Support Program Application.

Tseng Higher Education Scholarship

Application is now closed.
- NOTICE: Recommendation letters and applications documents must be submitted through the myMatador Scholarships system.

Tseng Graduate Aspiration Program

Application is now open. Submission deadline is Sunday, May 10, 2026 by 11:59 PM.
- NOTICE: Recommendation letters and applications documents must be submitted through the myMatador Scholarships system.