MSP CAM Foundation Scholarship

This award is for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The Cortez A. Murdock Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to students who reflect the values strength of character self-reliance, perseverance, and individuality that Cortez A. Murdock demonstrated during her life. This gift will make college available to students who would otherwise not be able to attend and create a tribute to a remarkable woman who overcame early obstacles and triumphed over her circumstances. Preference will be given to students who are involved in at least one of the following organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Nu Kappa Sorority, CSUN Women in Science, CSUN Women’s Rugby Club, Delta Delta Delta, Delta Lambda Chi Sorority, Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Gamma Alpha Theta, Gamma Rho Lambda Sorority, Gender and Women’s Studies Student Association, Girl Scouts, Girls Inc., Kappa Kappa Gamma, Ladies Promoting Service Intelligence and Academics, Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc., The National Organization for Women, Phi Lambda Rho Sorority, Phi Psi Omega Sorority, Project D.A.T.E., Sigma Alpha Zeta Sorority Inc. Eta Chapter, Sigma Lambda Gamma Sorority Lambda Beta Society of Women Engineers, Virtuous Women, Women’s Resource and Research Center, YWCA, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Omega Kappa Chapter. Additionally, students must have participated in athletics, martial arts, or dance performance in the past two years. The selected scholarship recipients can win between $1500 to $7500.

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.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a California Resident and US Citizen
• Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate students.
• Must have a FAFSA on file for the current academic year.
• Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.0
• Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
• 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.

Students participating in a study abroad program for the current academic year are not eligible to apply

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.