Associated Students Scholarship Honoring Students who Lost their Lives in the Northridge Earthquake

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The Associated Students is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge and provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment.

The Associated Students at California State University, Northridge established the Associated Students Scholarship Honoring Students who Lost their Lives in the Northridge Earthquake to recognize the toll the Northridge Earthquake had on the campus community. The January 17, 1994 Northridge Earthquake is recognized as the costliest national disaster in US history. The earthquake caused the most extensive disruption and damage to befall a university in US history. Two CSU Northridge students and one LA Valley College student perished in Northridge during the earthquake, representing a permanent loss to CSU Northridge, their families and the community. Scholarships in their names memorialize this moment into university history, recognizing that the loss of students is as tragic as the loss of University facilities. Scholarships in the names of Jamie Reyes and Manuel Sandoval are humanitarian awards from students of this university to future CSU Northridge financially need-based students.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate students who actively participate in humanitarian work.
• Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Graduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
• Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the upcoming academic year.
• Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units* or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
• Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units* (8 units preferred) or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  *Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than full time enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
• Two letters 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.
• A reception will be held in your honor by Associated Students within the beginning of the Fall semester. Scholarship recipient will be sent an invitation in early Fall.

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.