MSP Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship

Funds will be awarded for the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

The Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship Fund was created by the will of the late Mabel Wilson Richards. Mabel Wilson believed that by stipulating the geographic location, Los Angeles could benefit from the talents and community services of those who had profited from their educational experience. This scholarship is intended to award students dedicated to contributing either to the state or the community where they have obtained their education.

This scholarship is reserved for students who live in Los Angeles County.

Please note: 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the current academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Two letters of recommendation must be requested via the myMatadors Scholarship portal.
  • 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 extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.


Note: If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award may be adjusted if you receive this scholarship. Please speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation. Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than required enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.

Award
Up to $2,500.00
Deadline
02/12/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I live in one of the Los Angeles County cities:
  2. I consider myself a person of high moral character and good citizenship.
  3. Describe your volunteer/community service experience. How does your volunteer and community experience demonstrate your high moral character and good citizenship. Additionally, how does your volunteer and community work relate to your aspirations for the future.
  4. 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.
  5. Letters of Recommendation:
    • 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*.
    • 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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