CSU Trustee Emerita Claudia Hampton California Academy of Math and Science (CAMS) Scholarship

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The Hampton Scholars Scholarship was funded in honor of Dr. Claudia H. Hampton, the first African American trustee of the California State University and recognizes students who excel academically and exemplify Dr. Hampton’s dedication.

Dr. Claudia H. Hampton served on the California State University Board of Trustees for 20 years from 1974 to 1994; serving as chair for three of those years: from 1979 to 1981. She was a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 25 years, retiring in 1981 as director of the district’s Human and School-Community Relations Resource Office.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing.
• Open to ALL majors.
• Must demonstrate financial need as determined by a completed FAFSA or California Dream Act application.
• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate (12 units) or graduate (8 units) student
  Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
• Must remain a CSUN full-time equivalent student during the awarding terms.
  Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
• Complete the Personal Statement questionnaire covering the following information:
  -What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  -Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  -Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  -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?
  

Award amount: Four (4) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year among all 23 CSU Campuses.

For more information on this and other CSU Systemwide scholarships, please visit https://www.csun.edu/financialaid/csu-foundation


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.