MSP Marjorie Chilstrom Memorial Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

Marjorie Chilstrom was a retired Associate Director of Financial Aid at Cal State Northridge when she established this scholarship. Working in Financial Aid she saw first-hand how much of a need there was for Financial assistance for students.

This scholarship is open to EOP students. Students who are first-time freshman undergraduate students entering their first semester this upcoming academic year are highly encouraged to apply.


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN undergraduate students who will be enrolled in the EOP program for the award year.
  • First-Time Freshman are highly encouraged to apply*
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least a 3.0
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • Must be an EOP student.
  • One letter of recommendation must be requested through the my Matador Scholarship system.
  • Must upload a copy of your student resume. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.


Please note:
If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Discuss how your cultural background, family, and/or neighborhood have influenced your desire to pursue a college education.
  2. Discuss your short and long term academic and/or professional goals.
  3. [MSP 1] Please request: A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, counselor, or community leader - who can attest to your meritorious performance and personal strengths and can assess your potential for academic and career success. The letter should include a signature, title, and contact information. The letter should be addressed to: *Award Selection Committee*.
  4. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.