MSP Amron Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The MSP Amron scholarship will provide at least one annual scholarship award to undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend a university and have demonstrated financial need. Additionally, the committee will be looking for scholastic achievement and demonstrated exceptional leadership and community service.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN undergraduate students who are first-generation college students.
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units 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.
  • Must have demonstrated exceptional leadership and community service.
  • 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
$1,000
Deadline
05/20/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Discuss how your community, academic, or life experiences have influenced your desire to pursue a college education. What are your short and long term academic and/or professional goals?
  2. The recipient of this scholarship must have participated in a volunteer community service and display exceptional leadership skills. Describe your community service activities (including length of service) and how that service has influenced and improved your leadership skills.
  3. Describe how winning this scholarship will help you achieve your short and long term academic and/or professional goals.
  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.
  5. [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*.