MSP Osher Scholarship Endowment for California Community College Transfer Students

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The goal of this scholarship is to support California Community College Transfer Students who enroll or are enrolled at California State University, Northridge.

THIS SCHOLARSHIP CAN ONLY BE USED EXCLUSIVELY TO COVER TUITION AND FEES.^

Preference will be given to newly matriculated students starting during the upcoming Fall term as well as returning Osher Scholars*. Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than part time enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to qualifying matriculated CSUN undergraduate students pursuing their first baccalaureate degree.
  • Undergraduate continuing students must have a CSUN GPA of at least 2.8.
  • Incoming transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.
  • Students must have transferred from a California Community College with 60 semester / 90 quarter units
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 6 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year. Students who file the CADAA must also have an approved California Nonresident Tuition Exemption Request (AB 540 Affidavit) on file with the University.
  • One letter of recommendation must be requested through the my Matador Scholarship system.
  • Show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining an undergraduate degree at CSUN.
  • 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 may be adjusted if you receive this scholarship. Please speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed explanation about your individual situation.

^ If you are receiving Tuition paying grants, and or fee waivers you are not eligible for this award.

Award
$2850
Scopes
CADAA Required, FAFSA Required, Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Transfer Students, Undergraduate
Deadline
06/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I am transferring or have transferred from a California Community College with at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units and I am entering or have entered CSUN at the Junior Level or above.
  2. Please name the California Community College you transferred from:
  3. I am committed to obtaining a baccalaureate degree.
  4. Describe what motivates you to pursue a higher education. What are your short and long term academic and/or professional goals?Why California State University, Northridge?
  5. Describe how receiving this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
  6. [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*.
  7. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV.
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