Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The HSS Student Success Scholarship is generously funded by alumni of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. This award is dedicated to supporting students who have demonstrated resilience and determination while facing significant obstacles on their journey toward completing a bachelor’s degree.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $500 amount to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
This scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a major or minor in one of the departments within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).
- Standing: Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Must be enrolled for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Criteria:
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Persistence: Evidence of overcoming significant personal, financial, or academic obstacles.
- Commitment: A clear dedication to completing their degree within the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Please log into your CSUF Portal, type “Scholarships” in the search engine of your Portal, and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION
An additional essay is required for this scholarship as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: The purpose of this scholarship is to help students persist in their education and complete their bachelor’s degree despite personal and/or financial challenges. In 500 words or less, please explain the financial and/or personal obstacles you are facing/have faced while working toward your B.A., and how a scholarship would help you overcome them.