La Raza Alumni Chapter Scholarship
2026-2027 Academic Year
The purpose of La Raza Alumni Association (LRAA) Scholarships is to support CSUN students’ educational endeavors. LRAA is focused on uplifting CSUN students that are actively involved and engaged in providing meaningful service in the Chicanx/Latinx community. CSUN students that are undocumented and/or DACA students are encouraged to apply.
Please note: Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than required enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Open to continuing students (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate) enrolled at CSUN with at least 6 units in Fall 2026.
- Open to all Majors.
- Recipients must enroll in 6 units in Fall 2026.
- Applicants GPA must be in good academic standing. (2.0 Cumulative Undergraduates and Graduates)
- Must upload a copy of a current DPR.
- (Optional) One letter of recommendation from a Community Leader
CSUN students that are undocumented and/or DACA students are encouraged to apply.
Chapter scholarships can ONLY be awarded to incoming/returning CSUN students. Students who are graduating and DO NOT plan on returning in an academic capacity in the term the funds are awarded, are NOT ELIGIBLE to receive a scholarship. Student must be enrolled part-time during the awarding semesters.
Should anyone have questions regarding this scholarship opportunity, please reach out to Griselda Corona at griselda.corona@csun.edu
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.
- Award
- $2,000
- Scopes
- Graduate, Undergraduate
- Deadline
- 05/22/2026
- Supplemental Questions
- I will enroll in 6 units or more during the Fall 2025 AND Spring 2026.
- Submit a 300-500 word essay addressing the following prompts:
Please describe how personal/family circumstances have impacted your educational journey.
Please describe in detail any experience you have volunteering/working in the Chicanx/Latinx community.
Please describe how your community involvement/work has positively impacted your academic and professional pursuits.
- Please upload: A copy of your most recent Degree Progress Report (DPR)
- Optional: Request a Letter of Recommendation