Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Department of African American Studies Service Scholarship, funded by the Department of African American Studies Student Scholarship Endowment, recognizes students majoring in African American Studies who excel in service to the African American Studies Department, University, and broader community, and who are committed to social justice.
The scholarship is intended to assist with the continuing education expenses for such students.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
- This scholarship is open to continuing African American Studies major students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
- Be a continuing CSUF student
- Be a declared African American Studies major by the time of application submission (double majors included)
- Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, as computed by Admissions and Records
- Show evidence of significant contributions to the African American Studies Department, CSUF, and community
- Be enrolled at CSUF in at least 12 units
- Submit a complete application
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
American and Australasian Studies
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: In 500 words or less describe how you are currently serving the campus, university, and the wider community. How can you use your AFAM degree to address an issue on campus or in the community?