CSU Wilson C. Riles Educational Scholarship

Academic Year: 2024-2025

Working his way through public instruction, Wilson C. Riles began his career in 1940 as a teacher and administrator in Arizona public schools and later became the first elected African American state superintendent of schools in the United States.

The scholarship program was established in 2003 to recognize Superintendent Riles’ deep commitment to education though support of students enrolled in California State University teacher credential programs. Preference will be given to first-generation college students.

Applicants:

  • Must be currently enrolled in a teaching credential program.
  • Graduate students must enroll in 6 units or more during the Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 terms.
  • Must have a GPA greater than or equal to a 3.0.
  • Must request one letter of recommendation via the myMatador Scholarships portal.
  • Submit an Unofficial Transcript.
  • Upload a Student Resume/CV.
  • Submit a Personal Statement.

Selected recipients will be required to complete and submit a thank you letter prior to receiving the award

Award amount: Three (3) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year among the 23 CSU Campuses.

The CSU Systemwide Scholarship Applicant Information Form can be found via the following link: https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/csu-foundation.

Award
$2,500
Deadline
04/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please upload: A brief Personal Statement describing your background, personal achievements, challenges you have encountered, educational pursuits and goals and aspirations for the future. In the top right-hand corner of your word document, write your name, student ID#, and the words: Personal Statement. Use 12-point font, and one-inch margins.
  2. What do you think it means to be a CSUN Matador?
  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. Please upload: A copy of your unofficial transcripts
  5. Please request: A letter of recommendation from a CSUN teaching credential program faculty member.
  6. If selected as an award recipient I agree to complete and submit a thank you letter for the scholarship donor.
  7. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  8. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  9. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  10. 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?
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