Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship

Funds will be awarded for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This opportunity is subject to donors’ commitment to funding CSUN Students for another year.

The Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship Fund was created by the will of the late Mabel Wilson Richards. Mabel Wilson believed that by stipulating the geographic location, Los Angeles could benefit from the talents and community services of those who had profited from their educational experience. This scholarship is intended to award students dedicated to contributing to the state or the community where they received their education.

*This scholarship is reserved for students who obtained their compulsory education in California, who now live in cities within Los Angeles County, and meet the Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship Fund California residency requirements.

Please note: 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.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to CSUN undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the current academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Graduate students must enroll in a minimum of 6 units (8 units preferred) or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
  • Two letters of recommendation must be requested via the myMatadors Scholarship portal.
  • Must upload a copy of your student resume. A student’s resume is a detailed record of their personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also include additional information such as extracurricular activities, volunteer experience, job experience (if any), hobbies, etc.


Note: If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award may be adjusted if you receive this scholarship. Please speak with a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours for a detailed overview of your individual situation. Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than the required enrollment for any term within the award year will result in the cancellation of your award.

Award
Up to $2,500.00
Scopes
Matador Scholarship Program (MSP)
Deadline
08/16/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. I live in one of the Los Angeles County cities:
  2. I consider myself a person of high moral character and good citizenship.
  3. Describe your volunteer/community service experience. How does your volunteer and community experience demonstrate your high moral character and good citizenship. Additionally, how does your volunteer and community work relate to your aspirations for the future.
  4. Please describe your current involvement in a student club, organization, or activity whose purpose is to develop or empower women and how your participation has helped accomplish that goal.
  5. Letters of Recommendation:
    • 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*.
    • 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*.
  6. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV.
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