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
Chet Riggins and the Department of African American Studies established a scholarship in the memory of the late Charlene Riggins.
Professor Riggins was a historian whose research specialized in oral, community, and women's history.
She was a dedicated scholar and mentor in the African American Studies department for 15 years.
The Charlene Riggins Scholarship is awarded to students whose research focuses on history, race, and gender.
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:
- Students whose academic work or research focuses on history, race, and gender.
- Must be enrolled in the 2026-2027 academic year.:
Applicants will be evaluated based on their:
- Demonstrated research interest in women’s history and/or gender studies, with a core focus on themes of history, race, and gender.
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
Applicants must complete the Fall 2026 CSUF Scholarship Application through the Titan Scholarship Portal.