MSP CAM Foundation Scholarship

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The Cortez A. Murdock Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to students who reflect the values strength of character self-reliance, perseverance, and individuality that Cortez A. Murdock demonstrated during her life. This gift will make college available to students who would otherwise not be able to attend and create a tribute to a remarkable woman who overcame early obstacles and triumphed over her circumstances.
In order to receive the scholarship, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements and establish with their essays that they meet the eligibility requirements.

  • Must be a California Resident
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate students working on their first baccalaureate degree. Students in an online program are not eligible. Students participating in a study abroad program during the award year are not
    eligible to apply
  • Must have a FAFSA on file for the award year.
  • Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
  • Must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring semesters of the award year.
  • Must be currently involved in or have a recent history (within two years) in athletics, martial arts or dance performance.
  • Must be currently involved in or have a recent history (within two years) in a student club, organization or activity whose purpose is primarily the development or empowerment of women.
  • 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.

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.

Please note:
If you receive 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 of your individual situation.

Award
$4,000
Scopes
FAFSA Required, Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Undergraduate
Deadline
06/09/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe your participation in athletics, martial arts or dance performance, during the past two years.
  2. Please describe your current involvement in a student club, organization, or activity whose purpose is to develop or empower women and how your participation has helped accomplish that goal.
  3. Provide name of the student club, organization, or activity that you participated in during the last two years.
  4. Please describe your financial situation; explain why your financial aid package is not sufficient; and how a CAM Foundation Scholarship will make it possible for you to begin or continue your education at CSUN. Please include specifics as to what financial aid has been offered to you (or that you expect to be offered); how much additional aid is necessary; and why you need the additional funding.
  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.
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