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Scholarship Handbook

2018-2019

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APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS CSU Stanislaus administers

approximately 150 scholarships to incoming and continuing students, undergraduate and graduate students.

Eligibility for scholarships can be based on a variety of criteria such as academic merit, financial need, college major as well as community service.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CSU STANISLAUS SCHOLARSHIPS Applicant must be a fully

matriculated student and have a declared major (except for entering freshmen).

Full-time enrollment is required of all scholarships except unless otherwise noted in individual scholarship criteria

o Minimum 12 units for undergraduates and teacher credential students

o Minimum 8 units classified graduates in a graduate program

Minimum GPA of 3.00 is required unless otherwise noted within individual scholarship criteria.

APPLICATION PROCESS CSU Stanislaus uses an electronic

scholarship application to help students search and apply for scholarships with one application.

The CSU Stanislaus online scholarship system automatically filters the correct scholarships to students who meet the basic criteria of the individual award. Students can then review the information for each scholarship and submit their application for each scholarship.

The CSU Stanislaus online scholarship application can be accessed at: https://csustan.academicworks.com

Detailed information on how to use online scholarship application can be found at: https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarship-information

Completing the online scholarship application process: In addition to the online application,

applicants may need to turn in additional documentation as follows:

Letters of Recommendation Must be submitted if required by

the individual scholarship you are applying for.

Letters from teachers/faculty members need to be from the school you are currently attending or last attended.

Recommendation letters may be requested electronically by submitting the recommenders name and email address through the online scholarship application system. You may also submit your recommendation letters to the Financial Aid Office.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Scholarship recipients are required

to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in their course of study.

Please visit the SAP web page for the policy at:

https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/satisfactory-academic-progress-sap

For need-based scholarships: For scholarships listing financial

need as a part of the criteria, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2018-2019 by the priority deadline of March 2, 2018 in order to be considered for that scholarship.

Ineligibility for Federal and/or State aid does not necessarily disqualify applicants for non-need-based scholarships.

After you complete the online application After the deadline date of March 2,

2018, we will begin the review process for all CSU Stanislaus scholarships. We will begin sending e-mail award notifications to students in June and will continue through the summer.

You may log back into your Stan State online application to check the status of your scholarship applications. Award notifications will be sent to your MyCSUStan email address.

If you have any questions If you should have any questions

regarding any part of the scholarship process or need assistance logging into the Stan State online scholarship system, please contact our Scholarship Coordinator at (209) 667-3336 or by e-mail at:[email protected]

CSU STANISLAUS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2, 2018

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

https://csustan.academicworks.com/

https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarship-information

https://www.csustan.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarship-information




mailto:[email protected]

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Scholarship Listing

Year: 2018-2019

Advanced Studies in Education Nina Ribak-Rosenthal Memorial Scholarship

Agricultural Studies AL Gilbert Distinguished Scholarship

Cal Almond Scholarship

Robert Cardoza Memorial Scholarship - for Agricultural Studies

Rolland Starn Scholarship

Tastes of the Valley Scholarship

USDA Multicultural Scholars Program

Yosemite Farm Credit Scholarship

Art Aimee Rose Haessly Memorial Scholarship

Art Department Freshman Scholarship

Bill Ringgenberg

Dr. Hope Werness Art History Scholarship

Jeffrey A. Pearl Memorial Scholarship

Biology Wayne Pierce Scholarship

The Jean M. Sankey Botany Scholarship

Type Scholarship Name

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Business Administration Atherton Scholarship

Bee Scholarship

Betty McCoy Memorial Scholarship

CBA Business Advisory Board Scholarship

Dean Amin A. Elmallah Scholarship

Dr. David Jenkins Scholarship

Dr. Umamaheswara Rao Cherukuri Scholarship

Edward J. Daly Scholarship

J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Business Students

Kemper CPA Group LLP Scholarship

Leah Hetrick Memorial Scholarship

Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Business Majors

Robert Cardoza Memorial Scholarship - for Business

Administration majors

Steven Rischard Franklin Memorial Scholarship

Tom Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Business Majors

Chemistry Hobart, Sr. and Mary Rodriguez Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Fund

Professor Hobart Hamilton Scholarship

College of Science The The Shivani Thakur Excellence in Science Scholarship

Communication Studies Dr. Sheryl Lynn Lindsley Memorial Scholarship

Stephanie L. Kramer Memorial Scholarship

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Computer Science Josh Neal Memorial Scholarship

NSF S-STEM Scholars Program

Criminal Justice Cecil Rhodes Scholarship

CSU System Wide Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students

Glenn and Dorothy Dumke

Hampton Scholars Scholarship

Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship

Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship

Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship

The William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement

Economics Dieter & Hanna Renning Economics Scholarship

Dr. Frederick E. Kottke Memorial Scholarship

Eric Goshay Memorial Award

J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

James Brownlee Scholarship

K. C. & Izzy Hoddle Scholarship

Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

Tom Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

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Education Beatrice "Betsy" Elizabeth Sendejas Memorial

Buddy Iwata Memorial Scholarship

Dean Irma Guzman Wagner Scholarship

Dorothy Jones Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Jack A. Graves Scholarship

Dr. Julia G. Cruz REACH Endowment Scholarship

Dr. Lloyd R. & Mrs. Nancy M. Thompson Education Scholarship

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association Scholarship (ERFA)

Future Teacher of Excellence Scholarship

J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Education majors

Larry Lauber Memorial Scholarship

Laura E. Settle Scholarship

Lloyd E. Bevans Memorial Scholarship

Mary & Serapio Manrique Memorial Scholarship

Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship for

Teacher Credential Program Students

Muriel Etla Carr Scholarship

Rosemary Ann Silva Scholarship

Sam and Carole Dolber Memorial Scholarship

Sheuerman Scholarship in Teaching

Stanislaus Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship

Thelma Fiorini Memorial Scholarship

English Doug Taylor Memorial Scholarship

Paul Brewer Scholarship

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Ethnic Studies Lawrence R. Luevano Memorial Scholarship

History Frank Holder Memorial Scholarship

History Department Scholarship

Rasmussen Scholarship

Wilbur and Vivian Grant Scholarship

Kinesiology/Physical Education Dr. Zaki El Habashi

Sally L Pearce Memorial Scholarship for Physical Education

Math/Science Ted Bert Science Scholarship

Masters of Social Work Marsena Buck Memorial

Music Alan & Bonnie Strauss Music Scholarship Fund

David S. Goedecke Music Scholarship

Dieter & Hanna Renning Music Scholarship

Gottschalk Memorial Scholarship

J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Music majors

Leslie L. Szarvas Memorial Scholarship

Mary Ellen Niel Scholarship

Music Alumni Scholarship

Music Department Scholarship

Paul Harder Memorial Scholarship

Sylvia Ghiglieri Memorial Scholarship

The Barbara A. Painter and Phyllis A. Osterhout Music Scholarship

Wisler Memorial Scholarship

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Nursing Sheuerman Scholarship in Nursing

The Patty L. Grobner Memorial Scholarship in Nursing

The Stewart Family Nursing Scholarship

Volunteers of Memorial Medical Center Nursing Scholarship

Open to All Majors Alumni Association Academic Achievement Scholarship

ASI Giving Back Scholarship

Bright Family Foundation Scholarship

Carl Gatlin Scholarship

Club Mercedes Memorial for Chet Cortez Scholarship

George Ozuna Jr. Memorial Scholarship

John Edwin & Inez Shell Scholarship

Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship

Metzger Graduate Fellowship

Opportunity Scholarship Fund

Osher Scholar Award

Promise Scholars Scholarship

Rotary Club of Turlock (Noon) Scholarship

Stockton Lions Club Scholarship

Terrie Lee Short Memorial Scholarship

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Turlock Scholarship

The Toombs Family Book Support Scholarship

Thomas James Young Memorial Scholarship in

Conflict Resolution Management

Turlock Lions Club Scholarship

Wells Fargo Warrior Veteran Scholarship

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Political Science/Public Administration H. Owen Porter Memorial Scholarship

John E. Thurman Memorial Scholarship

William E. Neeley Public Administration Fellowship

Theater/Art/Music Dr. Carol Channing School of Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship

Drama Department Scholarship

Opal Tribble Memorial Scholarship

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CSU Stanislaus

Active Scholarships Eligibility Requirements

For Academic Year 2018-2019

Scholarship Renewable Number of Awards

Amount to Award

A.L. Gilbert Distinguished Scholarship Renewable for a Second Year

1 Varies

Available to Agricultural Studies majors

Full-time enrollment required

Must demonstrate financial need

Incoming Junior transfers only

Minimum GPA 3.60

Letter of recommendation from faculty member of school transferring from

Aimee Rose Haessly Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum 3.20 GPA in Art, cumulative GPA 2.50

Senior class level

Available to Art majors

Alan & Bonnie Strauss Music Scholarship Fund No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

Available to Music majors (all concentrations)

Essay required: Applicants must submit a 400-word essay describing their interest and goals pertaining to music.

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Alumni Association Academic Achievement Scholarship

No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.30


Junior or Senior class standing with a preference to seniors

One letter of recommendation from a professor or employer

Art Department Freshman Scholarship No 4 Varies


Available to incoming freshman


Minimum GPA 3.00

Two letters of recommendation: One from high school art teacher and a second one from any high school teacher, counselor or upstanding community member.

ASI Giving Back Scholarship No 5 Varies

Open to all majors

Open to all grade levels

Three letters of recommendation

Part-time or full-time enrollment


Minimum GPA 2.50

Students may NOT reapply for this once becoming a recipient

Essay required: In 500 words or less – applicants must describe the contributions they have made through extracurricular activities and/or advocating on behalf of a cause that have impacted them, the campus, and/or the community. How does the applicant hope to give back to the community in the future?

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Atherton Scholarship No 2 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.50

Senior class level

Available to Business Admin/Accounting majors


Essay required: Applicants must write a 400-word essay describing why they are majoring in Accounting and outlining their career goals.

Beatrice "Betsy" Elizabeth Sendejas Memorial Renewable for a Second Year

1 Varies

Available to M.A. majors in Special Education

Bi-lingual in Spanish

Master's Program


Minimum GPA 3.00

Bee Scholarship No 1 Varies


Junior/Senior class standing or a student in a graduate program

Available to Business Administration Majors

Minimum GPA 3.30


Essay required: Applicants must submit a two-page essay describing business entrepreneurship opportunities in the central California valley.

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Betty McCoy Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Must provide statement of community service involvement


At least one letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member within the major

Junior class level only


Minimum GPA 3.00

Bill Ringgenberg No 2 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00




Bright Family Foundation Scholarship No 10 3000.00


Minimum GPA 2.50


Open to all majors

Available to incoming community college transfers and currently enrolled CSU Stanislaus students

Candidates for this scholarship must possess a motivation to succeed. Applicant must provide a statement of educational and career goals.

Preference given to incoming community college transfers from Modesto Junior College

Past recipients of the Bright Scholarship are encouraged to apply

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Buddy Iwata Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

For currently enrolled CSU Stanislaus students

Minimum GPA 3.00


Must be enrolled in the Multiple-Subject Teacher Credential Program

Cal Almond Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00

Letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member or a member of the agricultural community

Essay required: Applicants must submit a personal letter detailing how they are currently involved in or will contribute to the field of agriculture through their studies.

Carl Gatlin Scholarship No 3 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.00

Full time enrollment required

Applicant must have been in attendance at Stan State for at least one academic year

Applicant must attend during the entire academic year (Fall & Spring) if awarded the scholarship

CBA Business Advisory Board Scholarship No 1 Varies

Must provide statement of community service involvement

First generation college student

Minimum GPA 3.00



Junior class level only

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Cecil Rhodes Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Criminal Justice Majors

Junior/Senior class standing - currently enrolled CSU Stanislaus student

Financial need preferred

Club Mercedes Memorial for Chet Cortez Scholarship

No 1 Varies

Must be an incoming transfer student from Merced Junior College for Fall

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.00


Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students

No 1 6000.00

Must be declared legally blind by a licensed physician (applicants must provide Confirmation of Visual Disability documentation from physician verifying legally blind status)

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 2.80


Essay required: Applicants must submit a brief personal statement describing their background, personal achievements, challenges they have encountered, educational pursuits and goals and aspirations for the future.

David S. Goedecke Music Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Instrumental Music majors

Transfer or new entering students (Freshman)

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Dean Amin A. Elmallah Scholarship No 1 Varies



Sophomore or Junior class level

Minimum GPA 2.80


Must be a U. S. Citizen

Essay required: Applicants must submit a personal statement of need, career plans and family background.

Dean Irma Guzman Wagner Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

At least one letter of recommendation from a CSU faculty member or advisor at CSU Stanislaus


Applicants must plan on becoming a higher education faculty member

Teacher Credential Program Student

Essay required: Applicants must describe their overall commitment to diversity in education

Dieter & Hanna Renning Economics Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Economics majors

Dieter & Hanna Renning Music Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


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Dorothy Jones Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Letter of recommendation from CSU Stanislaus professor addressing student's teaching potential


Minimum GPA 3.00


For a student teacher working in the Stanislaus County Union School District

Doug Taylor Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to English majors

Drama Department Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Theatre majors

Minimum GPA 3.00


Dr. Carol Channing School of Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship

No 1 Varies


Available to Theatre, Art or Music majors

Must provide statement of educational and career goals

Minimum GPA 3.00


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Dr. David Jenkins Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00

Applicants must submit a personal statement of educational and career goals

Applicants must have completed at least 10 units of Accounting courses with a GPA of 3.0 and at least 10 units as a Business Administration major with a GPA of at least 2.5 at CSU Stanislaus.

Dr. Frederick E. Kottke Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00

Record of participation in extracurricular activities important to the Economics Department.

Junior or Senior class level

Dr. Hope Werness Art History Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Art Majors with a concentration in Art History



Minimum GPA 3.50


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Dr. Jack A. Graves Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.25


Must plan to teach at the elementary school level

Three letters of recommendation (1. CSU Stanislaus faculty member, 2. an academic advisor, and 3. a teacher familiar with your volunteer work)

Must be a legal resident of California


Essay required: Applicants must submit a statement of personal and career goals stating reason for their choice to work with K-6th grade children

Dr. Julia G. Cruz REACH Endowment Scholarship Renewable for a Second Year

1 Varies


Provide two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or advisor at CSU Stanislaus who can describe your achievements and/or the REACH Criteria

Minimum GPA 3.25


Open to Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate students

Available to undergraduate students with coursework in Latin American studies or students seeking to study in a graduate program of Spanish Language, Linguistics and/or Latin American Literature

Essay required: Applicants must provide a one-page personal statement describing their educational and career goals, factors that have influenced the pursuit of academic achievement, and how this scholarship will contribute to achieving their educational goals. They must describe how they have been involved in promoting all of the following criteria that are the basis of the REACH Scholarship tenets: (1) Research (2) Education (3) Achievement (4) Community Service or Contributions and (5) Hispanic Heritage.

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Dr. Lloyd R. & Mrs. Nancy M. Thompson Education Scholarship

No 2 Varies


Minimum GPA 2.50

For students planning a teaching career in elementary or secondary education

Open to ALL grade levels with a preference to those in the Multiple Subject Credential Program

Available to Education Majors and Teacher Credential Program

Essay required: Applicants must submit a 1500-word essay on the following specific topic: Why did you choose elementary education as a career and how do you plan to make an impact on your students?

Dr. Sheryl Lynn Lindsley Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Applicant must provide statement of educational and career goals

Available to Communication Studies major

Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member)

Minimum GPA 3.00


Dr. Umamaheswara Rao Cherukuri Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Business Administration majors -preference given to those with a concentration in Finance

Minimum GPA 3.25

For Juniors or Seniors


Three Letters of recommendation: One from a family members, one from an employer, friend, coach, etc. and one from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member.


Essay required: Applicant must submit an essay on the role of finance in the global economy.

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Dr. Zaki El Habashi No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Kinesiology/Physical Education majors

Edward J. Daly Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Business Administration majors with strong interest in agri-business as a career

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to students in the Master of Business Administration program

Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association Scholarship (ERFA)

No 3 Varies


Available to Graduate students

Master's Program

Minimum GPA 3.00


Planning to teach at the secondary or college levels

Minimum of 12 undergraduate units completed at CSU Stanislaus

Must include two recommendation letters (one from major advisor and one from department head)

Eric Goshay Memorial Award No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00


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Frank Holder Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to History majors

Future Teacher of Excellence Scholarship No 1 Varies



Bi-lingual in Spanish

Graduated with a diploma from a high school in Stanislaus County


Minimum GPA 3.00

George Ozuna Jr. Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00

Open to all majors


Must be a graduate of Hollister High School

Glenn and Dorothy Dumke Fellowship No 1 Varies

For students with any of the following majors: History, Economics, Public Administration and Political Science

Master's Program

Minimum GPA 3.00


One letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts

Essay required: Applicants must submit a personal statement with the following information: (1) The applicant’s interest in American history and/or California history; politics and economics of California; or similar areas of California studies (2) Any prior work in the areas listed above and how it relates to the State of California (3) The anticipated focus of the research project and a clearly defined plan of study.

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Gottschalk Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00



Available to Music majors - Instrumental Music


H. Owen Porter Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Political Science majors or Master of Public Administration students

Minimum GPA 3.25 for Undergraduates & 3.50 for Graduates


Hampton Scholars Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Applicant must be in good academic standing



Essay: Applicants must submit a personal statement describing your background, personal achievements, challenges you have encountered, educational pursuits and aspirations for the future.

Graduate of California Academy of Mathematics and Science

Unofficial copy of academic transcript is required for this scholarship

History Department Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


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Hobart, Sr. and Mary Rodriguez Hamilton Memorial Scholarship Fund

No 1 Varies

Applicant must have completed their freshman year at CSU Stanislaus AND successfully completed CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Chemistry majors

Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Howard C. Christiansen Endowed Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.00 & be in good academic standing


Undergraduates & Post baccalaureate


Two Letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant’s meritorious performance and personal strengths and assess their potential for success. One of the letter of recommendation must be from an academic instructor.

Essay: Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their background, challenges they have encountered, personal achievements, educational pursuits, community service reflecting a commitment to education and to the community and goals and aspirations for the future.

Official copy of college transcript is required for this scholarship

J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Business Majors

No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.50


For upper division or graduate students

Essay required: Applicants must describe any campus leadership role/activities they have been involved in.

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J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

No 1 Varies




Minimum GPA 3.50


J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Education Majors

No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.50



Available to Education majors


J. Burton Vasche Memorial Scholarship - for Music Majors

No 1 Varies




Minimum GPA 3.50


James Brownlee Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00




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Jeffrey A. Pearl Memorial Scholarship No 2 Varies






Minimum GPA 3.00

Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Communication Studies majors

Students must be currently enrolled or be entering a first semester as a student at a California State University campus and must hold a student status during the scholarship period.

Two letters of recommendation: one letter must be from an instructor who taught the student.

Applicants must submit a brief personal statement that explains why they want to pursue a career in journalism, media, or communication and how they perceive themselves as a leader.

Students must have an interest in journalism, media, or communication.

Students must aspire to a career in media, but can be interested in any aspect of the industry including engineering, sales, production (audio, video and sound editing, etc.), graphic design, human resources, etc.

Students must express current leadership qualities or the desire to be a leader in journalism, media, or communication.

John E. Thurman Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.25

Junior class level

Available to Political Science majors

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John Edwin & Inez Shell Scholarship Renewable for a Second Year

3 Varies

Available to graduates of Hilmar High School

For undergraduate students

Open to all majors



Minimum GPA 3.00

Josh Neal Memorial Scholarship No 1 3500.00

Minimum GPA 2.50


Available to Computer Science majors


K.C. & Izzy Hoddle Scholarship No 7 Varies




Minimum GPA 3.00

Kemper CPA Group LLP Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to Business Administration majors with Accounting Concentration


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Larry Lauber Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Must be in Teacher Credential or Master's Program


Minimum GPA 3.00


Laura E. Settle Scholarship No 1 Varies

Must be in Teacher Credential

Possess an average to high scholastic standing

Post baccalaureate

Must have senior or graduate standing, in the school or department of teacher education, including practice teaching positions Full time enrollment required


Two letters of recommendation: one from an instructor and one from a teacher with whom the applicant has worked in the classroom.

Essay: Applicant must submit a brief autobiography and summary of how the scholarship will help them to achieve their goal of certification.

Must be a resident of California

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Lawrence R. Luevano Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


Applicant must provide statement of community service involvement

Available to Ethnic Studies (major, minor or concentration)

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Leah Hetrick Memorial Scholarship No 2 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00




Leslie L. Szarvas Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00



Available to Music majors - preference given to music composition concentration

Lloyd E. Bevans Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


For students planning a teaching career in elementary or secondary education

Must have a minimum of 10 units completed at CSU Stanislaus

Minimum GPA 3.00


One letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

Marsena Buck Memorial No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

Must be enrolled in a Master's of Social Work program

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Mary & Serapio Manrique Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00

Recipient must have plans to become a teacher

Available to Education majors planning to teach

Available to Upper Division, Credential or Master's students

At least one letter of recommendation letter from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

Must be a native of Stanislaus County



Essay required: Applicants must describe their interest/educational goals pertaining to the teaching profession.

Mary Ellen Niel Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00



Music - Keyboard Music Major

Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship No 8 Varies


Open to all majors


Former recipients of the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship are encouraged to apply


Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can verify the student's academic achievements, school and community service and leadership qualities

Minimum GPA 3.00

Essay required: Applicants must submit an essay describing 'Why I want to be a Rogers' Scholar'.

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Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship for Teacher Credential Program Students

No 7 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can verify the student's academic achievements, school and community service and leadership qualities

Former recipients of the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship are encouraged to apply

Available to Teacher Credential Program Student


Essay required: Applicants must submit an essay describing 'Why I want to be a Rogers' Scholar'.

Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Business Majors

No 1 Varies

Available to Business Administration majors with strong interest in agri-business as a career

Minimum GPA 3.20



Essay required: Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on: 'Why I Should Receive the Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship.

Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.20

Available to Economics majors with strong interest in agri-business as a career

Essay required: Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on: 'Why I Should Receive the Max & Verda Foster Memorial Scholarship.

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Metzger Graduate Fellowship No 1 Varies

Student must have been accepted into or have formally applied for admission into a graduate program leading to a Master's Degree

Minimum GPA 3.00

Post baccalaureate

Master's Program


Student must have earned an under-graduate degree in the current year OR be completing their undergraduate degree in the current term.

Muriel Etla Carr Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00



Applicants must have a declared goal of becoming an elementary school teacher

Music Alumni Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 2.50


Music Department Scholarship No 18 Varies


Preference will be given to applicants participating in music departmental activity

Minimum GPA 3.00


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Nina Ribak-Rosenthal Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Must be accepted into the School Counseling Program (PPS or M.Ed.)

Minimum GPA 3.00


Essay required: Consider today's world and the social, political, economic, and/or environmental issues/concerns. Discuss one issue which you consider to be poorly and/or unjustly handled. To what are you opposed? What do you suggest as a solution? How would you implement your idea?

NSF S-STEM Scholars Program No 1 Varies

Available to Computer Science majors


Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

For additional information and application requirements refer to the Computer Science Department homepage.

Opal Tribble Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Theatre majors

Minimum GPA 3.00



Opportunity Scholarship Fund No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

Must be a legal resident of California

Open to all majors

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Osher Scholar Award No 10 2500.00


Must have a minimum of 60 transferable units

For incoming transfers from a California community college

Open to all declared majors

Minimum GPA 3.00


Essay required: Applicants must submit a statement explaining their educational purpose and why they should be awarded this scholarship.

Paul Brewer Scholarship - English Majors No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.50


Junior/Senior class standing or a student in a graduate program

Available to English majors

Paul Harder Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00


Professor Hobart Hamilton Scholarship No 5 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

Available to Chemistry majors

Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate level

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Promise Scholars Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 2.70

Undergraduates

Incoming freshmen, community college transfers and currently enrolled Stan State students


Two Letters of Recommendation: Freshmen- ONE letter from a high school teacher, a SECOND letter from a high school counselor or community member who can comment on the student's academic potential. Continuing students-ONE letter from a faculty member and a SECOND letter from a major advisor.

Applicants must provide a statement of educational and career goals.

Rasmussen Scholarship No 1 Varies



One letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member or advisor

Minimum GPA 3.00


Applicant must submit a statement of objective outlining their career and educational goals.

Richard K. Leffingwell Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Business Administration & Economics majors

Minimum GPA 2.75 & be in good academic standing

Undergraduates & Post baccalaureate

Junior, Senior, or graduate student



Essay: Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their background, personal achievements, challenges they have encountered, educational pursuits and aspirations for the future.

Must demonstrate an interest in and aspire to a career in public service


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Robert Cardoza Memorial Scholarship - for Agricultural Studies

No 2 Varies



Minimum GPA 2.00

Must be a transfer student from Modesto Junior College for Fall


Robert Cardoza Memorial Scholarship - for Business Administration majors

No 1 Varies

Must be a transfer student from Modesto Junior College for Fall

Minimum GPA 2.00




Rolland Starn Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00



Rosemary Ann Silva Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 2.50




Preference given to students from Merced County

Essay required: Applicants must submit a 300-500 word essay explaining their reasons for wanting to become a teacher and also explain the goals they have for their profession.

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Rotary Club of Turlock (Noon) Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.00


Freshman or sophomore class level



Available to students who graduated from Turlock, Turlock Christian, Pitman, Denair or Hilmar high schools

Sally L Pearce Memorial Scholarship for Physical Education

Renewable for a Second Year

2 1000.00

Applicant must be a Physical Education major with a concentration in Health and Wellness Promotion OR a Student Athlete majoring in Physical Education


Available to Kinesiology/Physical Education majors

Minimum GPA 3.00


Sam and Carole Dolber Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

One letter of recommendation required from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

For math majors planning to become a teacher

For students from Merced County – Atwater preferred

Available to Liberal Studies majors with a concentration in Math OR Teacher Credential Program students planning to teach Math

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Sheuerman Scholarship in Nursing No 2 Varies

Letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

Cover Letter from student detailing their interests, background and commitment to a nursing profession


Available to Nursing majors



Minimum GPA 3.00

Sheuerman Scholarship in Teaching No 2 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00




Cover Letter from student detailing their interests, background and intention to teach

Letter of recommendation from a CSU Stanislaus faculty member

Available to Education majors planning to teach

Stanislaus Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship

No 2 2000.00

Applicant must have plans to become a teacher

Junior/Senior class standing or Teacher Credential students

Resident within the six county region served by CSU Stanislaus (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Calaveras, Merced and Mariposa County).

Available to Education Majors and Teacher Credential Program



Minimum GPA 3.00

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Stephanie L. Kramer Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00




Available to Communication Studies major

Steven Rischard Franklin Memorial Scholarship No 1 2000.00

Transferring from a Community College as a Junior

One letter of recommendation from former faculty or teacher.

Available to Business Administration majors with Accounting Concentration

Minimum GPA 3.00


Essay required: Applicants must submit a personal statement that addresses the following: a.) How are they getting through college financially? Are they working part-time/full-time? b.) Are they applying for and receiving other scholarships and form of financial aid? c.) In what type(s) of community involvement are they engaged? d.) How do they want to give back to their community after graduation?

Stockton Lions Club Scholarship No 1 Varies

Minimum GPA 3.00

Attending Stockton Campus for at least half of their classes

Additional application, available at the Stockton Campus

Open to all majors

Must Demonstrate financial need


Must be a resident of San Joaquin County

Sylvia Ghiglieri Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Music majors - Piano performance preferred but not required

Minimum GPA 3.00


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Tastes of the Valley Scholarship No 1 Varies

Full-time enrollment

Minimum GPA 2.50



Ted Bert Science Scholarship No 1 Varies


Available to Math/Science majors (Science defined as: BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, CS OR PHYS)

Minimum GPA 3.00


Applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 units at CSU Stanislaus and with at least 8 units completed within the major.

Applicants must be an active participant in sports

Essay required: Applicants must submit a statement to describe their career goals & involvement in the field of sports.

Terrie Lee Short Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00



For Teacher Credential Candidates

Applicants must have plans to become a teacher

Open to all majors

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The Barbara A. Painter and Phyllis A. Osterhout Music Scholarship

No 1 1000.00


Junior, Senior, or Transfer students

Graduate of a High School in California

Minimum GPA 3.00


The Jean M. Sankey Botany Scholarship No 2 500.00

Available to Biology majors only

Minimum GPA 3.00

One award for undergraduates and one award for graduates

Full time enrollment

Financial need required

Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their academic advisor which discusses their botanical and/or plant conservation interests and research.

Essay required: Applicants must submit a one-page statement describing their botanical and/or plant conservation interests and research.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Turlock Scholarship No 2 1000.00

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.50

Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Transfer students



Student may reapply for this scholarship following original award

Essay required: Applicants must submit a summary of their community service volunteerism, including a statement about their desire to continue some level of community service volunteer work while attending CSU Stanislaus

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The Patty L. Grobner Memorial Scholarship in Nursing

No 2 500.00


Minimum 3.00 GPA

Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Transfer students



The Shivani Thakur Excellence in Science Scholarship

No 1 Varies

Available to students enrolled in the College of Science

Minimum GPA between 3.00 and 3.50

Juniors or Seniors


Applicant must submit a 50-75 word essay summarizing their personal statement, their intent for use of the scholarship funds, and their life and career goals.

Open to Community College Transfer students

The Stewart Family Nursing Scholarship No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.25

Undergraduates



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The Toombs Family Book Support Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.00

Undergraduates and Post baccalaureate

Open to all grade levels including graduate and credential students

Part-time or Full-time enrollment


Available to graduates of Pitman High School, Denair High School, Turlock High School or Turlock Christian High School

The William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship

No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00

For students who plan to teach art in high school

For students who possess a bachelor's degree in Art or in one of the visual art specializations

Must be enrolled in either: a teacher credential program leading to teaching a single subject in high school in the arts; a MFA in Visual Arts; or a MA in Visual Arts.

Thelma Fiorini Memorial Scholarship No 1 Varies

Available to Liberal Studies/Education majors OR students in the Teacher Credential Program

Junior/Senior class standing or Teacher Credential students

Minimum GPA 3.00


Thomas James Young Memorial Scholarship in Conflict Resolution Management

No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 2.50

Open to all majors

Essay required: Applicants must write a 500-word essay on 'Conflict Resolution Management'

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Tom Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Business Majors

No 1 Varies


Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from the College of Business Dean.

Minimum GPA 2.00



Tom Foster Memorial Scholarship - for Economics Majors

No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 2.00

Applicants must include a letter of recommendation from the Chair of the Economics Department


Trustees Award for Outstanding Achievement No 1 6000.00


Open to all majors



Minimum GPA 3.00


Two letters of recommendation from CSU Stanislaus faculty members

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Turlock Lions Club Scholarship No 1 Varies

Open to all majors

Minimum GPA 3.20


Applicants must provide letter verifying membership from local Lions Club chapter.

Applicant must be a son or daughter of a Lions Club member

Applicants must have completed 28 units prior to Fall- at least 15 units must be from CSU Stanislaus.

USDA Multicultural Scholars Program No 1 Varies


Minimum GPA 2.80


Must be a Junior College senior or expect to hold an Associate of Science diploma in Agriculture or related sciences


Demonstrate leadership and community service

Accepted for admission to CSU Stanislaus

Submit an official transcript with the school seal and an authorized official's signature

Essay required: Applicants must submit a 1000-word essay titled "My Career in the Food and Agriculture Industry". The essay should focus on 1) my interest in pursuing a career in food and agriculture, 2) how I envision that the scholarship will impact me and my future in the food and agriculture industry, and 3) my experiences and perceptions about agriculture, food, and natural resource sciences.

Volunteers of Memorial Medical Center Nursing Scholarship

No 8 1000.00


Minimum GPA 3.00

Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior




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Wayne Pierce Scholarship Renewable for a Second Year

5 Varies

Available to Biology majors

Part-time or full-time enrollment required

Minimum GPA 3.00

Must have completed at least 15 units at CSU Stanislaus at the time of this application

At the time of application, applicants must have completed BIOL 1150 and 4 more units in biology

Must have earned a C Grade or better in all Biology courses

Applicant must be a student for the whole academic year of the award

Essay required: Applicants must submit a list all science courses (and grades) completed beyond introductory series of Biology classes.

Wells Fargo Warrior Veteran Scholarship No 3 Varies


Open to all majors

Submit copy of Certificate of Eligibility (COE) or VA Form 1905 to verify service.

Veteran with any documented period of US Military Service

Two letters of recommendation from individuals that best articulate past service to country, community, or campus

At Least 30 transferrable or CSU Stanislaus Units completed

Minimum GPA 2.00

Essay required: Applicants must submit a one-page personal statement: Personal statement format should include a maximum of two paragraphs typed and double spaced in 12 pt. font. The first paragraph should consist of a background/personal statement and the second paragraph should discuss how each applicant’s experience is exemplary.

Wilbur and Vivian Grant Scholarship No 1 Varies



Minimum GPA 3.00

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William E. Neeley Public Administration Fellowship No 1 350.00

Minimum GPA 3.00


Available to graduate students pursuing a Master of Public Administration degree

Master's Program

Wisler Memorial Scholarship No 4 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00


Yosemite Farm Credit Scholarship No 2 Varies


Minimum GPA 3.00



Participation in Agricultural Studies program

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