MSP University General 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, CSUN created the MSP University General Scholarship. This scholarship will recognize an incoming first-time freshman student with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.

This scholarship is reserved for first-time freshman students entering their first semester.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN first-time freshman students.
  • Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) 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.
  • 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
Varies
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am a first-time freshman student for the 2024-2025 academic year.
  2. Describe a time when you found the courage to step outside of your comfort zone to do something unexpected and completely unlike you. Why did you take this risk? What did you learn from the experience? How will you apply these lessons as a California State University, Northridge student?
  3. Describe what you have learned from your volunteer, community service or extra-curricular activities. How have they have shaped who you are today?
  4. Describe how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
  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*.
  6. 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.
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