Associated Students Scholarship in Recognition of Tom Piernik

2026-2027 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.

Tom Piernik was named the Director of Involvement Development in 2013 and served as the University Advisor to the Associated Students Senate for 23 years. During his leadership on campus the New Student Orientation program TAKE program and the Matador Involvement Center were developed. The Associated Students applauds Tom Piernik’s services at California State University, Northridge by creating this scholarship in his honor.

The recipient of this scholarship must be a student who is a first generation college student with special consideration to current or past members of the TAKE or New Student Orientation program; and that the Associated Students, Inc. of California a State University, Northridge establish the Tom Piemik Scholarship in the amount of one thousand, five hundred dollars ($1,500) to be awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate students who are first-generation college 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 CADAA (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 receive 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 of your individual situation.