MSP Ludim Seja De Manzano Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

CSUN’s education community lost a guiding light with the untimely passing of one of its brightest stars, Ludim Seja De Manzano. The former Director of Student Outreach and Recruitment Services (SOARS) passed away on Sept. 6, 2003. Ludim was known throughout the San Fernando Valley as a woman passionately committed to providing access opportunities for countless families. She positively affected thousands of young people’s lives for more than two decades of her career. She received her undergraduate degrees in English and Spanish and a Master’s in Educational Administration from CSUN. As the Director of SOARS, a department she helped build, Ludim was an inspiration to hundreds of college-bound students and their families.

In honor of Ludim Seja de Manzano, the Division of Student Affairs is proud to support the Ludim Seja De Manzano Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship was been established by Mr. Florentino Manzano and funded by Mr. Manzano and friends. The purpose of the endowment will be to support scholarships for students who either attended high school at San Fernando, North Hollywood, Sylmar, Frances Polytechnic, Kennedy, Monroe or Canoga Park High Schools or through their actions exhibit a commitment to their community reflecting the values of Ludim Seja De Manzano: community service in support of educational access and social justice; participation in campus organizations that provide social and educational support for first generation underrepresented student populations (such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Latino Business Association, Chicanos for Community Medicine, Movirniento Estudiantil Chicana/Chicano de Aztlan, Gamma/Zeta Alpha, Lambda Theta Nu); and promoting the development of undergraduate students through educational, professional, and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to matriculated CSUN undergraduate students.
  • Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) 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.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • 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 containt additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have lost one or both parents and/or participate in EOP.


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. I attended one of the following high schools: San Fernando High School, North Hollywood High School, Sylmar HS, Francis Polytechnic, Kennedy, Monroe, Van Nuys, or Canoga Park High School.
  2. I am a member of a campus organization that provides social and educational support for first generation underrepresented student populations.
  3. I am involved in community service in support of educational access and social justice.
  4. For preference: I am or will be an EOP student for the academic year.
  5. For preference: I have lost one or both of my parents.
  6. Are you involved in any of the following on campus organizations: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Latino Business Association, Chicanos for Community Medicine, Moviemiento Estudiantil Chicana/Chicano de Aztlan, Gamma Zeta Alpha, or Lambda Theta Nu. If so, briefly describe your involvement in the organization - such as activities you have participated in and how you have benefited from being involved in this organization.
  7. Describe your personal experience of someone taking an interest in your development as an undergraduate student. How does your experience fuel your commitment to mentor or work with undergraduate students?
  8. If you have lost one or both parents, how did this affect your educational pursuits at CSUN?
  9. Describe what you have learned from your volunteer, community service or extra-curricular activities. How have they have shaped who you are today?
  10. [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*.
  11. 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.
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