Associated Students Joyce Gerrity Scholarship

2025-2026 Academic Year Award

The Associated Students is the primary advocate for students at California State University, Northridge and provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment.

Associated Students Inc. established the Joyce Gerrity Scholarship in honor and recognition of the service to the Associated Students by Ms.Gerrity. For a quarter of a century Ms. Gerrity served as Coordinator of Administrative and Human Resources.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant must be pursuing a degree/career in management, public administration, or education administration.
• Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate students.
• Undergraduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.0.
• Graduate students must have a GPA of at least 3.5.
• Must have a FAFSA or California Dream Act application on file for the upcoming academic year.
• Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters.
• Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more during the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters.
  * 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.
• One letter of recommendation must be requested through the my Matador Scholarship system.
• 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.
• A reception will be held in your honor by Associated Students within the beginning of the Fall semester. Scholarship recipient will be sent an invitation in early Fall.

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.