MSP Joel Friedman Memorial Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

California State University, Northridge (CSUN) exists to enable students to realize their educational goals. The University’s first priority is to promote the welfare and intellectual progress of students. In an effort to support students in financing their education, and to honor the memory of Joel Friedman, CSUN offers the MSP Joel Friedman Memorial Award.

This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate students and graduate students.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least a 2.75.
  • 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 the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • 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
$250.00
Deadline
05/13/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe your academic and career goals, past achievements, obstacles you have overcome and significant activities in school, family, community, and/or work, and your aspirations for the future.
  2. How do you define success?
  3. 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.
  4. [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*.