Cal State LA Alum Assoc Scholarships Available

Cal State L.A. Undergraduate and Graduate Alumni Association Scholarships are now available for the 2014 – 2015 year. The Alumni Association will award undergraduate and graduate student scholarships in the amount of $1,000 per student. Applications can be found on the Association’s website.

The applications must be submitted by November 13, 2014 to the Alumni Center by 5:00 p.m. The scholarships will be awarded on February 17, 2015. The support of members, alumni and friends of the Alumni Association make alumni Scholarships possible. The Alumni Association General Scholarship Fund accepts donations in any amount. For 2014-2015, the Association in the amount of $1,000 will distribute scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate students.

An eligible candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Must be enrolled in graduate academic program at Cal State L.A. Credential students are not eligible to apply.
• GPA 3.5 or above.
• Must plan to enroll during Winter 2015 quarter (distribution of award is contingent on confirmed enrollment).
• Completion of 16 graduate level college units (500 level courses) or above from Cal State L.A. at the time of application is submitted.
• Have significant campus and/or community involvement and/or leadership.

Completed applications, including two recommendation letters, must be submitted by Thursday, November 13, 2014 by 5 p.m. Once applications are submitted, the Alumni Association will verify all appropriate information, including cumulative GPA and units completed. All eligible applications will be read and evaluated by members of the Alumni Association Scholarship Screening Committee.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, letters of recommendation, essay, and overall impression.

 

regions: Los Angeles

About the Author