Tseng Graduate Equity Program

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The Tseng Graduate Equity Program is designed to increase the diversity of students completing a graduate degree, encourage further study in a doctoral program and consider a university faculty career. This program is available to students enrolled in a self-support master’s degree program (administered through CSUN’s Tseng College). International, certificate students, or students enrolled in a state supported master’s degree program are not eligible.

Award Amount: Up to $2,000 for the academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to CSUN graduate students who are admitted in self-support master’s degree program (administered through CSUN’s Tseng College).
• Must have a completed a FAFSA or California Dream Act application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
• FAFSA and CADAA Estimated Student Aid Index must be less than or equal to $10,000.
• Graduate CSUN GPA must be greater than or equal to 3.25
• Graduate students must be enrolled during the Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 terms of the award year.
  *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.
• Graduate students must participate in the CSUNposium which will be held in the spring semester (date to be determined).
• Upload a copy of current graduate unofficial transcripts.
• One letter of recommendation must be requested through the myMatador Scholarship system.
• Students of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must complete an application form, a personal statement, and one letter of recommendation submitted by CSUN faculty member via the myMatador Scholarships Portal.

Not Eligible:

• Applicants who have previously received this award.
• International, certificate students or students enrolled in a State-supported master’s degree program.

Note: In addition to meeting the basic qualifications listed above, applicants who demonstrate a record of strong academic performance will be advantaged within a competitive applicant pool.

For questions regarding this scholarship opportunity please contact Office of Graduate Studies @ (818) 677-2138.

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.