All Opportunities
Welcome to CSUN myMatador Scholarship Portal
How to Get Started
1
Sign in with your CSUN Portal (User ID & Password) and complete a General Application each academic year.
Unless otherwise noted, students in self-support programs are not eligible.
2
Review the Scholarships list (Recommended Scholarships are based on your student record and General Application).
3
Check eligibility and submit your application before each opportunity’s deadline.
4
Check back often! New opportunities are added throughout the year.
Important Information
- Application materials, including letters of recommendation, are due by the deadline noted within each opportunity.(Incomplete applications will not be considered.)
- All scholarships close at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on the noted deadline date.
Programs and Departments on this Site
- Matador Scholarship Program (MSP): Offers a broad range of merit- and need-based scholarship opportunities administered through the Financial Aid & Scholarship Department to recognize academic achievement and student engagement across the university.
- Northridge Scholarship Program (NSP): A university-wide initiative for undergraduate students that includes the GE Honors Rising Scholar Award, University Scholarship, and Presidential Scholarship, supporting academic excellence and leadership among Matadors.
- Departmental Scholarships: Administered through individual colleges and academic departments, these awards recognize outstanding achievement and commitment within specific disciplines and fields of study.
If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship that exceeds your total aid limit. Speak with a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours for a detailed overview of your individual situation.
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| Award | Name | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 |
Gerontology Scholarship
Award Term: Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
Discover the Field of...
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Deadline02/25/2026 |
| $750 – $4,000 |
MSP Laura E. Settle Scholarship
2025-2026 Academic Year Award
It is the mission of the California...
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Deadline02/27/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award
Spring 2026: Current 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The California State...
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Deadline02/27/2026 |
| $3,000 |
College of Science and Mathematics Dean's Scholarship
Opportunity: Open to Graduating and Continuing students
Open to either...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $5,000 |
CSM Edison STEM Scholarships
2026-2027 Academic Year
The award is funded by Southern California...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $250 |
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award (College of Science and Math)
2026-2027 Academic Year Award: Fall 2026 graduates are welcome to...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Gilbert and Jackie Cisneros Foundation Scholarship in Science and Mathematics
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Scholarship funds will be applied in the...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $200 |
Hugo and Irma Oppenheimer Student Award (CSM)
2026-2027 Academic Year
The Hugo and Irma Oppenheimer Student Award was...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Leslie and Terry Cutler Scholarship (CSM)
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Leslie and Terry Cutler Scholarship...
|
Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $1,500 |
Robert Nolan Scholarship (CSM)
2025-2026 Current Academic Year Award Fall 2025 graduates are welcome...
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Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $5,000 |
The Robert R. Sprague Foundation Scholarship (CSM)
2025-2026 Current Academic Year Award Fall 2025 graduates are welcome...
|
Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $2,500 |
Wujack Harrison Pre-Med Scholarship (CSM)
Fall 2026
This award is funded by former CSUN President Dianne Harrison...
|
Deadline02/28/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduates Research in Biology - Areas of ecology, evolution, ethology or systematics
Spring 2026: 2025 -2026 Academic Year Award
The Alumni Prize for...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Alumni Prize for Undergraduates Research in Biology - Areas of cellular, molecular, physiological, or developmental biology
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Alumni Prize for...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $250 and certificate |
Bennett-Bickford Biology Scholarship
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Bennett-Bickford Biology...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Biology Outstanding Student Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
This award is offered by the...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Bob and Doris Tracy Memorial Graduate Fellowship Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Bob and Doris Tracy...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Bob and Doris Tracy Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Bob and Doris Tracy...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $250 |
Donald E. Bianchi Outstanding Graduate Student Award (Biology Department)
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Donald E. Bianchi...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $200 |
Hugo and Irma Oppenheimer Biology Department Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Hugo and Irma...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Ian and Kathy Leslie Scholarship in Biology
Spring 2026: Current Academic Year Award
The Ian and Kathy Leslie...
|
Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $600 |
Judge Julian Beck Outstanding Graduating Senior Biology Department Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Judge Julian Beck...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Lieberman Family Foundation Biology Scholarship for Outstanding Undergraduates
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Lieberman Family...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Newhall Land and Farming Southern California Scholarship In Support of Terrestrial Ecology
Spring 2026 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Newhall Land and Farming...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Prakriti Suri Memorial Award
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Prakriti Suri Memorial...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Scholarship in Ecology, Behavior, and Natural History Honoring Jim Dole and Betty Rose
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The Scholarship in Ecology,...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,500 |
The Richard Duenckel - Toluca Lake Garden Club Horticultural Scholarship
Spring 2026 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The purpose of The Richard...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $1,000 |
William H. Krohmer Biology Graduate Student Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
This Scholarship is in honor of William...
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Deadline03/05/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association First Generation Scholarships
Fall 2026: 2026–2027 Academic Year Award
The goal of the Alumni...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
Fall 2026: 2026 -2027 Academic Year Award
This scholarship is presented...
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Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Alumni Association: Cindy and Dan Chernow Graduate Student Scholarship
Fall 2026: 2026 -2027 Academic Year Award
The goal of the Cindy and Dan...
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $2,500 |
Mack I. Johnson Research Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Science and Mathematics
2025-2026 Academic Year Award Fall 2025 graduates are welcome to apply....
|
Deadline03/15/2026 |
| $2,000 |
Anthony Famini Memorial Scholarship
Fall 2026 Award
The Anthony Famini Memorial Scholarship recognizes...
|
Deadline03/16/2026 |
| $1000 - $5000 |
Bossuk Family Scholarship
Fall 2026 Award
The Bossuk Family is committed to helping collegiate...
|
Deadline03/16/2026 |
| $5,000 |
Caring Cetera Diversity in Financial Planning Scholarship
Fall 2026 Award
The Caring Cetera Scholarship Fund will provide a...
|
Deadline03/16/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Debie and Kurt Marsden Family Scholarship
Fall 2026 Award
The Debie and Kurt Marsden Family Scholarship...
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Deadline03/16/2026 |
| up to $2,000 |
Department of Finance, Financial Planning, and Insurance Scholarship
Fall 2026 Award
The scholarship intends to recognize outstanding...
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Deadline03/16/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Timothy K. Gaspar Scholarship for Insurance
Fall 2026 Award
The Timothy K. Gaspar Scholarship awards a student...
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Deadline03/16/2026 |
| Varies |
Noski Family Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Chuck Noski received his B.S. degree in...
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Deadline03/23/2026 |
| $3,000 |
Nathan O. Freedman Memorial Award for Outstanding Graduate Student
Spring 2026: 2025- 2026 Academic Year Award
This annual award is...
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Deadline03/31/2026 |
| $500 |
Robert H. Schiffman Memorial Award for Outstanding Research Promise
Spring 2026: 2025-2026 Academic Year Award
The purpose of the award is...
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Deadline03/31/2026 |
| Varies |
Accounting Scholarships
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Department of Accounting is pleased...
|
Deadline04/10/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Glenn W. Arnett Scholarship Award
Spring 2026 Award
The Arnett Scholarship was made possible through a...
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Deadline04/10/2026 |
| $2,000 |
The Laurence & Ethel Young Scholarship
Spring 2026 Award
The Young Scholarship was made possible through a...
|
Deadline04/10/2026 |
| $2,000 - $4,000 |
Graduate Equity Program
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Graduate Equity Program is designed...
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Deadline05/10/2026 |
| Up to $2,000 |
Tseng Graduate Aspiration Program
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Tseng Graduate Aspiration Program is...
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Deadline05/10/2026 |
| $500 |
Marino J. Riccomini Family Scholarships
2025-2026 Academic Year:Fall 2026 Award
Marino J Riccomini Family...
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Deadline05/22/2026 |
| $1,000 |
Jewish Studies Scholarship
2025-2026 Academic Year Award
Update: Accepting new applications
This...
|
|
| $1,500 |
Jody Myers Memorial Scholarship for Jewish Studies Majors
2025-2026 Academic Year Award
Update: Accepting new applications
This...
|
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| $1,000 |
Yona and Stanley Schloss Scholarship for Jewish Studies Majors and Minors
2025-2026 Academic Year Award
Update: Accepting new applications
This...
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