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Scholarships

Scholarships are private funds from various community groups and corporate donors that do not have to be repaid. Each scholarship has its own requirements and usually requires a separate application. Students are encouraged to search for and apply to as many scholarships as possible. For more information on scholarship opportunities at CSULB, students should visit the campus' Center for Scholarship Information web site. Fastweb and CSU Mentor are also helpful sites.

Listed below are some examples of scholarships available to CSULB students.

CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars: $1000

Applicants must be California residents, graduates from any California high school, and be disadvantaged because of their economic, educational or environmental background. Applicants must also meet published CSU admissions requirements and enroll at CSULB full-time during their first year. Applications will be mailed to eligible new CSULB students during the summer.

CSULB All-University Academic Scholarship

President's Scholars Program: Four Years

The Program provides California residents who are qualifying Valedictorians or National Merit Semifinalists / Finalists from accredited high schools an opportunity to compete for a range of scholarships within the program which may include:

  • Full payment of tuition and general student fees

  • An annual book allowance

  • Paid housing in the campus residence halls

  • Sponsored meal plan

  • Priority registration

  • Personalized academic advising

  • Campus student parking privileges

  • E-mail and Internet access

  • Exclusive access to our new Presidentīs Scholar Center

Students will be notified of their specific scholarship award following a competitive selection process. The scholarship is renewable annually based on maintenance of satisfactory academic progress. Valedictorians may qualify for up to $35,000 for 4 years. National Merit Semifinalists / Finalists may qualify for up to $43,000 for 4 years.

Students wishing to learn more about the program or to receive an application should contact the Director of University Outreach & School Relations, Valerie Bordeaux, at (562) 985-8236.

California Student Aid Commission-Funded Scholarships

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in high school and show promise of continued achievement in college. To apply for this scholarship students must be nominated by their high school. For application information please visit the CSAC website.

Community-Based Scholarships

Listed below are several scholarships from community organizations, but others are available. Many civic and community groups such as Rotary, Elks, American Legion, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce, PTA and others offer scholarships and other assistance. Contact the various patriotic, civic, fraternal, religious, ethnic, social and professional organizations in your community for other scholarship opportunities.

  • Alan Pattee Scholarship

    Applicants must be children of deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employees. The parent must have been a California resident killed in the course of law enforcement or fire suppression duties. Students wanting further application information should contact Marie Alford, the Director of Admissions for CSULB, at (562) 985-9238.

  • Assistance League of Long Beach Scholarship

    Applicants must be full-time, undergraduate students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, have at least a sophomore class standing and are U.S. citizens. The selection process includes a personal interview during the Spring semester. Applications are available at the CSULB Financial Aid Office in February.

  • EBELL of Los Angeles: $2000

    Applicants must be new freshman or transfer students, U.S. citizens who attend school full time and who maintain a 3.25 GPA. Selection is based on moral character, scholarship, financial need, citizenship and leadership qualities. Please go to the EBELLwebsite for an application.

  • Mabel Wilson Richards Scholarship

    Applicants must be young women who graduate from a high school in Los Angeles County. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, financial need and academic promise. The application deadline is October 16th for Fall applicants and February 22nd for Spring applicants. Please go to Forms for an application.

  • Rotary Club of Long Beach: $1200

    Applicants must be first-time freshmen who graduate from a high school in the Long Beach area and who plan to attend CSULB or Long Beach City College as full-time students with at least a 2.00 GPA. Selections are made by each high school's guidance counselor.