All Opportunities
📢 Featured Scholarship Opportunity – Now Open
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award (2025–2026)
Four graduating seniors will each receive a $2,000 award.
Open to undergraduate seniors graduating Fall 2025–Summer 2026 (minimum 3.0 GPA). ➤ View details and apply
Past Featured Announcements:
State University Grant – Cost of Attendance (SUG-COA) Fund (2025–2026)
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CSU Foundation Scholarships
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.
GO MATADORS • GOOD LUCK!
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CSU Future Scholars
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The MSP CSU Future Scholars Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
CSUN Tri Delta Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Tri Delta is an assembly of women with...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
David Simmons Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
David Simmons was a man of humble...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Debra Sue Dunn Memorial Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The MSP Debra Sue Dunn Memorial...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Dorothy P. Johnson Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
A proud mother and CSUN alumna, Dorothy...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Encino Women's Club Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Encino Women’s Club scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Gene and Deanna Detchemendy Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Gene and Deanna Detchemendy...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Guravitz-Shaw Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
About the Donor:
Frederick Shaw is an...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Irving Chilstrom Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Irving Chilstrom Memorial Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
J. Eric Rhodes Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Eric Rhodes Scholarship was...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
James R. Simpson Merit Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
James R. Simpson was a long-time resident...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
James Russell Simpson/ Student Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
James R. Simpson was a long-time resident...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Jamie Karl Cohen Memorial Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Jamie Karl Cohen Memorial Endowment...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Jerry De Felice Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Jerry De Felice is an alumnus of...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Joan A. Lamb Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Joan A. Lamb was born in 1918 to musical...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Joel Friedman Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
California State University, Northridge...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Mr. John J. Harris graduated with his BA...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
John W. Gorman Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The John W. Gorman Memorial Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Katherine M. Champlin Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Katherine M Champlin dedicated her life...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Krom Family Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Janet and Rudolph Krom learned the value...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Latino Educational Fund Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Latino Educational Fund (LEF) is a...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Leonard and Bernard Shapiro Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Leonard and Bernard Shapiro were brothers...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Linda Sharon Dozoretz Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Linda Sharon Dozoretz Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Lorenzo Edwards - TwInspire Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Lorenzo Edwards – TwInspire...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Ludim Seja De Manzano Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
CSUN’s education community lost a guiding...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Marilyn & Allen Golden Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Marilyn & Allen Golden Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Marjorie Chilstrom Memorial Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Marjorie Chilstrom was a retired...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Marsha Schneider Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Marsha Schneider Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Mexican-American Community Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Mexican-American Community...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Omar Velasco Dreamers Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
This scholarship is reserved for...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Ortiz Mind and Heart Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
An award-winning television reporter for...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Pacific Rim Assurance Company Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The MSP Pacific Rim Assurance Company...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Paul Schrogin Memorial Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The MSP Paul Schrogin Memorial...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Pauline Maedgen Endowed Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Pauline Maedgen Endowed Scholarship...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Pearl Simmons Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Pearl Simmons, along with her husband...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Student Scholarship Fund
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Phi Delta Epsilon Pre-Medical Student...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
President's Associate Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The President’s Associates is an...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Richard S. Whittle Memorial Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Richard S. Whittle Memorial...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Robert B. and Linda S. Axel Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Robert (College of Business and Economics...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| $250 |
Seagram American Legion Post #658 Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Seagram American Legion Post is an...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Sheila McDowell Deming Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Sheila McDowell Deming was born in Piqua,...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Sibyl M. Koontz Memorial - Quota Club Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Sibyl M. Koontz Memorial Quota...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Sibyl M. Koontz Memorial - Women's Club of Bakersfield Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Sibyl M. Koontz Memorial – Women’s...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
STEP-UP Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Step-Up Scholarship is funded by a...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Turner Boyd Women in Intellectual Property Pipeline Scholarship Fund
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
Turner Boyd Women in Intellectual...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
University Corporation Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
California State University, Northridge...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
University General Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
California State University, Northridge...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| $2,600 |
University Scholarship Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
California State University, Northridge...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| $2,100 |
Western Association of Food Chains Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The MSP Western Association of Food...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |
| Varies |
Winnetka Women's Club Endowment
2026-2027 Academic Year Award
The Winnetka Women’s Club Endowment will...
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Deadline06/01/2026 |