Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Established by family, friends, business associates, and CSUF faculty and staff, this scholarship is named in memory of Dr. Donald S. Castro. Dr. Castro, Special Assistant to California State University, Fullerton President Milton A. Gordon, died unexpectedly on June 11, 2007. Don was a passionate and compassionate man who championed human rights and equal opportunities for the disadvantaged.
He served as a leading advocate of underrepresented students and assisted them inobtaining their college degree and fulfilling their educational dreams.
The Dr. Donald S. Castro Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship honors Dr.Castro’s passion for helping those who may not otherwise be able to attend college as well as his love of travel, exploration and history.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount, to help you with your studies
Eligibility
- This scholarship is open to continuing students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree, who are in financial need, and who meet eligibility requirements for and have been accepted into a Study Abroad/Study Away Program approved by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
- Full-Time Enrollment in a degree program
- Financial Need
- Must meet eligibility requirements for and be accepted into a Study Abroad/Study Away Program approved by the EIP Office
- Be in Good Academic Standing
- Community Service/Involvement
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 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 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION
Attach a one page essay, typed and double-spaced, in 500 words or less, please describe how you have demonstrated active community service and/or advocated for underrepresented populations at all levels of education to the “Additional Attachments” section of the scholarship application; and
Provide two letter of recommendation from CSUF staff or faculty.