MSP Katherine M. Champlin Scholarship

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

Katherine M Champlin dedicated her life to education before she retired from the Los Angeles School System as a principal in one of the San Fernando elementary schools. She had a Master’s Degree from UCLA but took post-graduate work at California State University, Northridge. She was so favorably impressed with this fine university that she left a scholarship fund in her will to assist deserving students in the field of education.

*This scholarship is open CSUN students enrolled in the College of Education in a teacher credential program during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Graduate students must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your eligibility status in any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
  • One letter of recommendation must be requested via the _my_Matadors 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 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
Varies
Scopes
CADAA Required, FAFSA Required, Graduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0, Graduate, Undergraduate
Deadline
05/16/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Why do you want to be a teacher? If there was a specific defining moment in which your desire to be an educator was affirmed, please elaborate on that experience.
  2. How do you define success?
  3. [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*.
  4. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV.