Pauline Maedgen Endowed Scholarship

2026-2027 Academic Year Award

The Pauline Maedgen Endowed Scholarship will award deserving continuing CSUN undergraduate and graduate students with a scholarship award.

This scholarship is open to continuing CSUN students pursuing a degree within the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences, College of Health & Human Development, College of Humanities, or College of Education. This is a need-based scholarship reserved for returning students who are single parents and have sole custody responsibility for their children.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to 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.
• 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.
• Applicant must be a single parent who has sole custody responsibility for their child/children.
• 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.

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 of your individual situation.