Marsha Schneider Scholarship Endowment

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The Marsha Schneider Scholarship Endowment was established in honor of Marsha Schneider, a beloved long-time resident of the San Fernando Valley who had a passion for attending performances at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. Marsha, a dedicated mother to her daughters Starla and Mariana, believed deeply in the value of education and giving back to the community. As part of her estate plan, she created the Marsha Schneider Scholarship Endowment at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), with the goal of supporting students who have demonstrated financial need.

Preference will be given to the first in their family to attend a university.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to Undergraduate students.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll Full-time during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Musts show exceptional leadership and a commitment to community service through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, or other involvement with the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center or the Performing Arts.
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Must have financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA or CADAA.
  • 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
$1,000
Deadline
06/16/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am a first generation college student. (My parents did not complete a four-year college degree.)
  2. Please briefly describe any leadership roles or community service activities you have been involved in, particularly those related to the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts or the performing arts.
  3. How have you shown leadership and made a positive impact in your community, particularly through your involvement with extracurricular activities or volunteer work in the performing arts. What motivates you to serve others, and how do you envision continuing this service in the future?
  4. Marsha Schneider had a deep love for the arts, especially performances at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. Share your connection to the arts and how it has influenced your academic or personal growth.
  5. 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.
  6. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV.
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