CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation established an endowed scholarship fund in 1984 to honor William Randolph Hearst, founder of the Hearst newspaper chain. In 1999, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation partnered with the CSU Board of Trustees to create the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Contributions from CSU Trustees and private donors increase the value and number of available awards. Special named scholarships are awarded by the selection committee based on criteria such as studying in the STEM or education fields, veterans, and exemplary community service.

The CSU Trustees’ Awards recognize students who have overcome adversity, demonstrated financial need, and have attributes of merit, including superior academic performance, significant personal achievements, and exemplary community service.

The recipient who receives the highest score by the CSU Foundation scholarship selection committee is designated the Trustee Emeritus Ali C. Razi Scholar and will receive a $18,000 scholarship.

Also distributed will be:


Reed Scholarship ($12,000)
Hampton Scholarship ($11,000)
Stauffer Foundation Scholarship ($11,000)
Barhorst Scholarship ($10,000)
Galinson Scholarship ($9,000)


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Demonstrate superior academic performance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing
  • Open to both undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Open to ALL majors.
  • Must demonstrate financial need as determined by a completed FAFSA or CADAA (California Dream Act Application).
  • Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate (12 units*) or graduate (8 units*) student at a CSU campus and remain a CSU full-time equivalent student during the academic year awarded.
    *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.
  • Request two letters of reference from individuals, such as teachers/professors, counselors, or community leaders, who can attest to the candidate’s meritorious performance and personal strengths and assess the nominee’s potential for success. One of the letters of reference must be from an academic instructor.
  • Submit all personal statement prompts.
  • All recipients of the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement will be invited to attend the awards presentation in September at Long Beach at the Board of Trustees meeting. Transportation expenses will be covered by the CSU Foundation. Alternately, this may be held via Zoom type call. We highly recommend you answer yes to attending – In the event you are selected it is highly recommended you attend this event.


Award amount: Twenty-three (23) scholarships will be awarded between the 23 CSU Campuses. Most scholarships will be $7,000.

For more information on this and other CSU Systemwide scholarships, please visit https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/csu-foundation

Award
One (1) $7000 per CSU Campus
Scopes
CSU Systemwide Scholarships
Deadline
04/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
  2. I have applied for Financial Aid (FAFSA or CADAA) for the current and upcoming academic year.
  3. If awarded, I agree to attend the CSU Trustees' awards presentation in September 2024 at the Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach. Transportation expenses will be covered by the CSU Foundation.
  4. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  5. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  6. Why are you pursing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  7. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?
  8. What does it mean to be a CSUN Matador? If selected as a CSU Trustees' Award recipient, how would you uphold these traits and/or values?
  9. Please upload: A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts including all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed.
    (If nominated, you will be required to submit an Official Transcript to the Scholarship Office upon request).
  10. 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.
  11. Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required from individuals, such as teachers/professors, counselors, or community leaders, who can attest to the candidate's meritorious performance and personal strengths and assess the nominee’s potential for success. One of the letters of reference must be from an academic instructor.
    • 1st letter of recommendation. The letter should be addressed to: Award Selection Committee.
    • 2nd letter of recommendation. The letter should be addressed to: Award Selection Committee.
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