MSP Michael Ruvo and Stephen M. Lachs Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The Michael Ruvo and Stephen M. Lachs Scholarship will support students who have demonstrated leadership and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi sexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) communities. The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled at CSUN in any academic discipline. Students must have demonstrated financial need, be in good academic standing, and have a commitment or involvement in organizations, programs, or initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. Further, the award recipients must demonstrate leadership, scholastic achievement, and participation in extracurricular activities.

About the Donor: Michael Ruvo received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 1980. He currently has his own firm which markets and represents artisans and manufacturers from around the world. He works with designers, boutiques, architects, hotels and restaurants. The Honorable Stephen M. Lachs was the first openly gay judge in the United States. He was appointed in 1979 by then-Governor Jerry Brown. Together, Mr. Ruvo and Judge Lachs are deeply committed to the rights of the LGBTQ+ community with a special interest in its youth.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a CSUN Undergraduate or Graduate student planning to enroll in both Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 terms.
  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.
• GPA must be greater than or equal to a 2.0 and must be in good academic standing
• Undergraduates must be enrolled in 12+ units for the fall and spring term of the award year
• Graduates must be enrolled in 6+ units for the fall and spring terms of the award year
• Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
• Must have a commitment or involvement in organizations, programs, or initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, and the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
• Must request one letter of recommendation via 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.

Should you have questions regarding this scholarship application, please contact Sarina Loeb at sarina.loeb@csun.edu.