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California State University Fullerton

Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship

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Any
Disciplines
2500 USD
Grant
United States
Location
29 Mar 2025
Application deadline

About

California State University Fullerton is pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships and awards to honor outstanding achievement. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

$2,500

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship was established in 2003 to recognize Superintendent Riles’ deep commitment to education through support of students enrolled in California State University teacher credential programs, with preference given to first generation college students.

Working his way through public instruction, Wilson C. Riles began his career in 1940 as a teacher and administrator in Arizona public schools and later became the first elected African American state superintendent of schools in the United States.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The scholarship offers a $2,500 amount, to help you with your studies

Eligibility

  • This award is open to part-time equivalent students currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units in a teacher credential program
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Financial need 
  • Part-time
  • Must currently be enrolled in a teacher credential program

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

29 Mar 2025

Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CSU Systemwide Scholarship Application.

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