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Welcome to the California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) Scholarship website!

Cal State LA has over 400 scholarship opportunities to support your educational goals. You can browse the various scholarships available on our Cal State LA Scholarships Application site during the scholarship application season (March 11-April 18, 2024). The scholarships are made available through the generosity of our University donors, alumni, and friends. Please keep in mind, if you completed the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application these scholarship opportunities will be coordinated along with other financial aid and outside agency financial aid programs.

Apply Once!

We have simplified the process for you to be considered for these various Cal State LA scholarship opportunities. Simply follow the steps on the General Scholarship Application and you will be automatically matched to the scholarships for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Final selections will then be made based on a ranking of the applicants by the scholarship committees.

Am I eligible to apply?

You are eligible to apply if you are a current Cal State LA student and will continue to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year, in a degree, credential, or certificate program. Students who are currently finishing up their undergraduate program and plan to return to Cal State LA in Fall 2024 to pursue a master’s degree, doctorate, or credential are not eligible.

How do I apply?

  1. Click the “Sign In” button at the top of the Cal State LA Scholarships Application site and provide your MyCalStateLA credentials (Campus Identification Number (CIN) and campus password). Please note, this site is only available during the scholarship application season.
  2. Complete the general questions provided. Be aware that information from your academic record has already been made available to the application so you don’t have to self-report information we already have on record, such as your contact information, academic information, and financial need.
  3. Prepare and upload a personal statement to support your application.
  4. Contact a faculty member, advisor or other academic reference who is willing to provide a letter of reference for you. You will need to include their name and email address in the application so they can provide their letter of support online.

When do I apply and what is the deadline?

  • March 11- April 18, 2024 at 5pm

What happens after I apply?

If you provide a complete application and reference by the deadline, you will automatically be considered for all scholarship opportunities for which you meet the minimum criteria. Your application will then be made available to various departments and committees for further consideration. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a notification from Financial Aid and Scholarships and you will be able to view the award at that time on the financial aid summary via your GET account. If you have the honor of being a recipient, you may be asked to write a thank you letter to the donors or University friends that made it possible! Our goal is to award as many scholarships as possible over the summer so that funds can be available prior to the beginning of the Fall semester. If funds remain after that point, additional awards will be made. Be aware that if you receive a Cal State LA Scholarship and are also receiving other financial aid, awards may have to be adjusted in accordance with federal, state, and institutional awarding policies.

2024-25 Cal State L.A. Scholarship Application Helpful Tips and FAQs

What to include on your personal statement

  • Limiting it to two pages or less (double-spaced), tell your story in a concise and compelling manner.
  • Focus primarily on your academic and career goals, indicating how past achievements, challenges/hardships you have overcome, or family influences are related to these goals.
  • Remember you must upload your personal statement in the General Scholarship Application!

What to keep in mind with your reference letter

When you complete the general scholarship application, you will be prompted to add the name of your reference provider and email address. Your reference provider will be notified via email. You may log in at any time to see if your reference provider has replied.

  • Do not skip this step. Most scholarships require one (1) letter of recommendation. If you do not submit a letter of recommendation you may still be considered for some scholarship opportunities but your chances of winning a scholarship are greater if your recommender submits a well-written, thoughtful letter on your behalf.
  • Your letter of recommendation may come from a current or former professor, instructor, or academic advisor – Someone who is able to evaluate your academic performance, motivation, personal strengths, and goals.
  • Identify the person who will be writing the letter of recommendation. Confirm that they will be able to submit the reference by the deadline (April 18, 2024 by 5pm) and have their email address and name handy to submit in the application. If your Reference Provider is a Cal State LA faculty or staff member, use their official Cal State LA email address. Let them know they will receive an email with instructions on how to submit the reference. You might consider giving them some information about your accomplishments to assist them in the preparation.
  • Be sure your reference provider knows they must upload their letter no later than 5pm on April 18, 2024.
  • Be sure to thank the person for agreeing to write and submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf!

What to expect after submitting the General Scholarship Application?

  • A system-generated email confirming receipt of the application
  • If you are selected for an award, a congratulatory email will be sent to you by the department or committee who selected you to win the scholarship
  • Receipt of any award must be coordinated in accordance to federal, state and institutional awarding policies

For additional assistance or any other questions you may contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships at 323-343-6260.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies Aaron Waters Scholarship
The Aaron Waters Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Abdul-Malik Scholarship
The Butrus Abd Al-Malik Scholarship will award a student with a GPA of...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Accounting Department Scholarship
The Accounting Department Scholarship will be awarded to Accounting...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Adele Davis Scholarship
The Adele Davis Scholarship will award student annually to Nutritional...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies AECOM
The AECOM will be awarded to students pursuing any undergraduate major...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Al & Ann Jicha Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Al & Ann Jicha Endowment Scholarship Fund Awards go to full-time,...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Alan Stein TESOL Scholarship
The purpose of this fund is to award a scholarship(s) to a graduate...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Alice Watkins Scholarship Fund
The Alice Watkins Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Alpha Psi Chapter, Pi Lambda Theta Fellowship
The Alpha Psi Chapter, Pi Lambda Theta Fellowship will award to a...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Alumni Soccer Scholarship
The Alumni Soccer Scholarship recipient of this award shall have a...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Andreas/Jackson Scholarship
The Andreas/Jackson Scholarship will award annually to a full-time...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Andy and Phyllis Krinock Scholarship
The Andy and Phyllis Krinock Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Angel/Dodger Wives Scholarship
The Angel-Dodger Wives Scholarship will award a full-time student with a...
Deadline04/18/2024
varies Angela Consolo Mankiewicz Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Rhetoric & Communication Theory
Scholarship available, with preference, to students majoring in...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anjan Bhaumik Student Design Fund
To establish a fund for Civil Engineering department to be used at the...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Ann Chiesa Soroptimist Nursing Scholarship
The Ann Chiesa Soroptimist Nursing Scholarship student must be admitted...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anna Bing Arnold Scholarship Fund
The Anna Bing Arnold Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships and...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anthony C. Means Memorial Scholarship
The Anthony C. Means Memorial Scholarship will be given out to an...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anthony Fratiello Endowed Scholarship
The Anthony Fratiello Endowed Scholarship will be awarded to an...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anthony J. Andreoli Endowed Scholarship
The Anthony J. Andreoli Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually. ...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Anthropology Fund
Support towards scholarships and research in the Department of...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Art Department Memorial Scholarship
The Art Department Memorial Scholarship is to award a deserving Art...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Art Ryskind Scholarship Fund
The Art Ryskind Scholarship Fund is for a student pursuing teaching...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Arthur Kong Memorial Research Scholarship
The Arthur Kong Memorial Research Scholarship will be awarded to a...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Asian American and Pacific Islander Scholarship
Student must have GPA 3.5 or above, enrolled full-time; have significant...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Associated Students Scholarship
The Associated Students Scholarships is to be given to full-time...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Associated Students, Inc. Scholarship
The Associated Students, Inc. Scholarship will award thirty (30) awards...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies AT&T/UNO Scholarship
The AT&T/UNO Scholarship(s) is available for students who are incoming...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Athalie Clarke Scholarship
The Athalie Clarke Scholarship is (1) available to undergraduate and...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Audrey Wanner Peyton Millis Scholarship
The Audrey Wanner Peyton Millis Scholarship is awarded to a full-time...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Aurora Martinez Endowed Scholarship
The Aurora Martinez Endowed Scholarship is need based; Bilingual...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies B. L. Hoyt Memorial Scholarship
The B. L. Hoyt Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Barry Munitz Scholarship in Creative Writing
The Barry Munitz Scholarship in Creative Writing will be awarded...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Bean Weber Scholarship
The Robert Bean Scholarship will be awarded to a Graduate student in...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Ben Levine Scholarship
The Ben Levine Scholarship will award annually to a student in their...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Bertha Gregory Achievement Award
The Bertha Gregory Achievement Award is for an upper division or...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Bill Liebman-Cal Seismics Field Studies Scholarship
The Bill Liebman-Cal Seismics Field Studies Scholarship is designed to...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Billie Jean King Sports Endowment
The Billie Jean King Sports Endowment is to provide additional athletic...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Boeing ECST Corporate Scholars
The Boeing ECST Corporate Scholars will be awarded to an ECST student...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Boeing Scholarship
The Boeing Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate students...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Boeing Scholarship - College of Business and Economics
The Boeing Scholarship – College of Business and Economics candidates...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Boland Wilson Scholarship
The Boland Wilson Scholarship (1) recipient shall maintain a minimum...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Bonnie Bennett Weilenman Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Bonnie Bennett Weilenman Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Brad Pye, Jr. Scholarship
The Brad Pye, Jr. Scholarship student should be Junior standing with 3.0...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Brodwin Family Scholarship
The Brodwin Family Scholarship is for Undergraduate Rehabilitation...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Business Alumni Network (CBE)
Business Alumni Network (CBE) requires: Undergraduate: GPA 3.5 or above;...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies Business Alumni Network Scholarship
The Business Alumni Network Scholarship will be awarded to...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies C. Lamar Mayer Special Education Fund
The C. Lamar Mayer Special Education Fund candidate(s) must: (A) be a...
Deadline04/18/2024
Varies C. Y. Lee Fiction Writing Contest
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Deadline04/18/2024
Varies C.R.D. Halisi Scholarship
Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students who are Pan African...
Deadline04/18/2024