Associated Students Dr. Susan Curzon Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The Associated Students is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge and provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment.

Dr. Susan Curzon joined the California State University, Northridge community as Dean of the Library in 1992. Her dedication to California State University, Northridge brought information technology on campus including administrative systems, the voice, video and data networks, and academic technology support. She dedicated herself to ensuring that the library was a welcoming place for students. The California State University, Northridge community has greatly benefited from Dr. Curzon’s time spent on campus, and we know her innovative leadership and work here on campus will continue to motivate students to pursue a career in Higher Education and Information Sciences. Dr. Curzon retired in December of 2010 after serving the campus and student body with dedication and faithfulness for eighteen years. The Associated Students applauds Dr. Curzon’s career here at California State University, Northridge and will award a scholarship in her honor to a student completing a B.A or M.A in English with an Option in Literature.

Eligibility

  • This scholarship is open to continuing CSUN students majoring in English with an Option in Literature.
  • Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
  • Graduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during each award term – Fall & Spring terms of the upcoming academic year.
  • Graduate students must enroll in 6 units or more during each award term – Fall & Spring terms of the upcoming academic 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.
  • Two letters of recommendation must be requested through the my Matador Scholarship system. Recommenders will submit their letters through this 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.
  • A reception will be held in your honor by Associated Students within the beginning of the Fall semester. Scholarship recipient will be sent an invitation in early Fall.

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
$1500.00
Scopes
Associated Students
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in English with an Option in Literature.
  2. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English with an Option in Literature.
  3. Describe why you chose to pursue a degree in English Literature. What are your most meaningful academic achievements and how do they relate to your future academic and career goals?
  4. Choose one quotation that defines who you are and explain why that quotation describes you so well.
  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*.
  7. [MSP 2] 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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