MSP Leonard and Bernard Shapiro Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

Leonard and Bernard Shapiro were brothers who managed Familian Corp., a plumbing and heating supplies distributor located in the San Fernando Valley. Under their management, the firm grew to be considered a major company in the late 1980s. This scholarship is open to continuing matriculated CSUN students majoring in Marketing or Management with preference for students interested in the wholesale distribution industry.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to continuing undergraduate CSUN students.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • 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.
  • One letter of recommendation will be submitted on my behalf 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: 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.

    Please note:
    If you receive 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 of your individual situation.

Award
$2,000.00
Deadline
05/20/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am an undergraduate student majoring in Marketing or Management.
  2. For preference: I am interested in the wholesale distribution industry.
  3. Why did you select to major in Marketing or Management? Describe your short and long term academic and career goals in your chosen field.
  4. Discuss how your interest in your field or major developed and describe your experience in the field – such as volunteer work or internships- and elaborate on your short and long term academic and/or professional goals.
  5. 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.
  6. [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*.
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