Sociology Department Scholarship Awards

Spring 2027 Award

The CSUN Sociology Department offers several monetary awards to recognize meritorious undergraduate and graduate students. Awards range from $250 to $500. Students may apply for consideration for more than one scholarship through this application.

Recipients will be honored at the annual Sociology Honors Reception on Monday, May 10, 2027.

General Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a current CSUN Sociology major.
• Undergraduate students must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year.
• Graduate students must be enrolled in the Sociology M.A. program and have completed at least one semester.
• Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Students graduating in Fall 2026 are not eligible to apply.

Available Scholarships

Review the scholarship descriptions and eligibility requirements below. You may select more than one scholarship for consideration, provided you meet the eligibility requirements for each selected award.

1. Veronica Elias Scholarship

This award is given in honor of Dr. Veronica Elias, Emeritus Sociology Professor.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 units of coursework or graduate students who have completed at least 12 units of coursework.

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2. Beverly Ann Hurd Scholarship

This scholarship was set up by CSUN alumnae Beverly Hurd, a single parent who majored in sociology at CSUN.

Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who are single parents, have returned to school after a break in their education, and have financial need.

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3. Russell Miller Sociology Scholarship

This award is in honor of Dr. Russell Miller, an Emeritus faculty member in the Department of Sociology.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have shown scholastic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated exceptional leadership and community service.

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4. John J. Plasek Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is given in honor of the late father of Dr. John Wayne Plasek, Emeritus Sociology Professor.

Eligibility: Undergraduate students who have completed at least 30 units of coursework or graduate students who have completed at least 12 units of coursework, demonstrate academic excellence (particularly in the major), and have overcome difficulties pursuing higher education.

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6. Sara & Marshall Magnuson Award for Outstanding Community Service

Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students who have contributed significantly to the community through volunteer work and/or internships during their time at CSUN.

Select the scholarship(s) for which you wish to be considered. You may select more than one scholarship but must meet the eligibility requirements for each selected award.

Questions?
Sociology Department
Email: honorsreception@csun.edu

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.

Important: Essays must be written solely by the applicant. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT or similar software, is not permitted. Submissions that include AI-generated or AI-assisted content may result in disqualification.