ERLY Scholarship

2026-2027 Academic Year Scholarship Opportunity

The ERLY Scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, confidence, and determination in pursuing their educational and personal goals. Established by ERLY, the scholarship recognizes students who are passionate about creating opportunities, overcoming challenges, and pursuing paths that inspire personal growth, whether in science, creativity, entrepreneurship, or service.

Applicants are invited to share a personal experience reflecting a time they took a chance on themselves and demonstrated an “ERLY kind of mindset.”

Award Amount
Two scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Awards are one-time and non-renewable. Funds will be issued directly to the recipient’s institution for tuition, fees, or other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States.
• Students attending institutions outside the United States are not eligible.

Application Requirements

• Complete the online scholarship application through ERLY’s website.
• Provide accurate demographic and contact information.
• Submit an original essay responding to the prompt: “Tell us about a time you bet on yourself–an ERLY kind of mindset.”
• Follow the essay word count requirements specified in the application.

Recipients will be selected based on the quality, originality, and clarity of their essays; demonstrated initiative, determination, personal growth, and alignment with ERLY’s values; and the overall completeness and thoughtfulness of their applications.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: March 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
• Recipients Announced: April 23, 2027, through ERLY’s Instagram account (@erlyskin). Selected recipients will be contacted directly by email before the public announcement.

How to Apply
Students must apply directly through the external scholarship provider. Applications are accepted online only. Late, incomplete, or emailed applications will not be considered. There is no application fee or purchase requirement.

Questions?
For additional information regarding eligibility, application requirements, selection procedures, and official rules, please visit the ERLY Scholarship FAQs.

Disclaimer: External scholarship opportunities listed on this website may direct students to third-party websites that are neither affiliated with nor developed by
California State University, Northridge (CSUN). These external websites are provided for informational purposes and are intended to offer helpful scholarship resources for students. CSUN is not responsible for the content of external websites, scholarship administration, application review, recipient selection, or award outcomes. Students are responsible for reviewing each external scholarship provider’s eligibility requirements, application instructions, deadlines, and official rules. All applications and scholarship-related inquiries must be directed to the respective external scholarship provider.

If you are receiving financial aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship that exceeds your total aid limit or Cost of Attendance (COA). Speak with a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours for a detailed overview of your individual situation.