MSP Krom Family Scholarship Endowment

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

Janet and Rudolph Krom learned the value of saving early in their lives — having grown up during the Great Depression, Rudolph dropped out of high school to work to help support his two sisters. As a plumber whose work might not be steady, Rudolph often put money away for rainy days as he had the opportunity. Throughout their lives they remained careful with their money — their nephew, James Ashley, remembers Rudolph collecting aluminum cans throughout his life, even though the couple’s savings had grown substantially by the time Rudolph retired.

Rudolph is remembered as being happy and outgoing, while Janet was intelligent and friendly. Their marriage lasted for 50 years. Thanks to their generosity, they will continue to be remembered by generations of CSUN students, lessening their financial worries and helping them complete their education. After Rudolph’s death in 2001, Janet decided to help others through a variety of charities, including higher education, with the savings they had accumulated. Janet passed away in 2015, and part of the Krom’s legacy included a scholarship endowment at CSUN for financial need, leadership and community service.

This scholarship is open to CSUN undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, show exceptional leadership and participation in community service.

First-time freshman *undergraduate students entering their first semester this upcoming academic year are highly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to CSUN undergraduate students.
  First-Time Freshman are highly encouraged to apply
• Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
• Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least a 3.0.
• 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.
• Must demonstrate financial need, exceptional leadership and participation in 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