Graduate Studies

Financial Assistance

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Financial Aid-Federal and State

Financial aid and federal loan programs require a financial aid application.

To begin the process you need to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The application and a G.P.A. (grade point average) verification form (for Cal Grant applicants only) are available from any college in California. You may submit your FAFSA on line. Eligibility for state and federal financial aid programs will be determined from information provided on this application.

Filing Dates for First Priority: March 1-Deadline (postmark date) for filing the FAFSA and for returning the G.P.A. (grade point average) verification form to the California Student Aid Commission. If you will need financial assistance to pay fall 2008 registration fees, you are encouraged to apply no later than March 1-DO NOT wait until you file your income taxes.

When you fill out the application it is important to list correctly all colleges to receive the information (section H). The CSULB code is 001139. The correct address is:

CSU, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840

You may qualify for financial assistance through federal loan programs and scholarships regardless of family income.
Check out the CSU Mentor website @ www.csumentor.edu for general financial aid information, links to scholarship databases, and other valuable campus information.
See www.ed.gov/offices/OPE for more information on Federal Aid Programs and www.csac.ca.gov/
Visit your local library for scholarship reference books and check with employers or family members for scholarship opportunities.
We also recommend the FASTweb website @ www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org for additional scholarship information.
Call the California Student Aid Commission regarding Cal Grants at (800) 367-1593.

CSU FORGIVABLE LOAN DOCTORAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Forgivable Loan Program provides financial assistance to graduate students. The purpose of the program is to increase the pool of individuals with the qualifications, motivation, and skills to teach the diverse student body in the California State University by providing financial assistance to doctoral students who show promise of becoming strong candidates for CSU instructional faculty positions. It is a competitive program directed by the California State University but open to doctoral students across the country. Through the Forgivable Loan Program, the California State University offers loans and faculty sponsorship to full-time students pursuing doctoral degrees who are interested in a teaching career at a CSU campus. Specifically, the program provides: a loan of up to $10,000 per year up to a total of $30,000 within 5 years; loan forgiveness: twenty percent of the loan is forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching at a CSU campus; faculty sponsorship from a CSU faculty member. The California State University is committed to the principle that maintaining the excellence of its faculty requires increasing its diversity. The CSU does not guarantee a faculty position to any participant in the Forgivable Loan Program It is expected, however, that upon completion of their doctoral studies, participants will be qualified to complete for CSU faculty positions. Application forms are available from Ms. Donna Johnson, Academic Affairs (BH-303) at X5-7667. Applications are due March 14. See your graduate advisor for application and program information.

Scholarships and Fellowships

Regional, State, and Federal Scholarships and Fellowships

Department of State Internships

A copy of the scannable application for Department of State Internships may be found in the Office of Academic Projects (LIB E-113). Internship objectives are as follows: to encourage students to consider careers in foreign affairs; to provide students with valuable work experience in a foreign affairs agency; and to aid the Department in achieving its mission. Application deadline for fall is March 1 and for spring is July 1.

Ford Foundation

Approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies have been made available to U.S. citizens or nationals planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level. Predoctoral stipend to the fellow will be $20,000 with an institutional allowance of $3,000 for three years. Included is an expense paid attendance at one Conference of Ford Fellows. Application deadline is November 16, 2006.

Further information/applications: Fellowship Office, 500 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, http://national-academies.org/fellowships, (202) 334-2872/fax: 334-3419, e-mail: infofell@nas.edu

Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program
The U. S. Department of education (Office of PostSecondary Education) is inviting applications for the Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program which awards fellowships to eligible students of superior ability. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise to undertake graduate study leading to a Ph.D. or MFA in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. The deadline is Nov. 14 for applications (which will be available Sept. 28). Write to Education Publications Center, P. O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398 or visit http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm or http://www.ed.gov/news.html.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellowship Program in Health Policy Research

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is recruiting the second cohort of Fellows for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fellowship Program in Health Policy Research. The Program is designed to create a cadre of minority health policy researchers trained in the analysis, design, and evaluation of health policy and who can frame research questions addressing issues of health status and access to care. The program awards approximately 10 fellowships to talented minority men and women or non-minorities with a demonstrated commitment to working in underserved areas. Candidates should be accepted into graduate programs in public health, public policy, or social policy leading to the doctorate (Phd, DrPH, or ScD). Application deadline is March 1. For more information, call the W.K. Kellogg Foundation at (212) 714-0933 or see their website at www.nmf-online.org.

Law Enforcement Personnel Dependent Grant-Fees, books, supplies, and monthly allowance

Any dependent of any chief of police, police officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, marshal, or deputy marshal of the municipal courts or a member of the California Highway Patrol who was killed in the performance of duty or who dies, or is totally disabled as a result of an accident or injury caused by external violence or physical force incurred in the performance of duty, when the death, accident, or injury is compensatible under Worker's Compensation is eligible. Contact the Office of Financial Aid.

NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP)

This program was developed in 1980 to cultivate additional research ties to the academic community and to broaden the base of students pursuing advanced degrees in science and engineering. Fellowships of up to $22,000 are awarded for one year, and are renewable, based on satisfactory progress and available funding, for a total of three years. Program supports approximately 300 graduate students each year. Check eligibility requirements at http://www.education.nasa.gov/gsrp. Students are urged to contact the relevant NASA Program Administrator prior to developing a proposal. Application deadline is February 1.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship

Graduate funding to New Americans for up to two years of graduate study.The fellowship provide for $20,000 per year maintenance and half tuition wherever the student attends. Candidates must be either 1) holders of Green Cards (able to show proof of at least one year's IRS submission); 2) naturalized citizens; or 3) children of two naturalized citizen parents. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and not older than 30 years of age as of November 30, 2000. Graduate students in the third, or subsequent, year of study in the same graduate program are NOT eligible for this competition. For more information and an application, use the following web address http://www.pdsoros.org or write The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, 400 W. 59th St., New York, NY 10019, or call (212) 547-6926, or FAX (212) 548-4623. Application deadline is November 29.

President's Commission on White House Fellowships

This program began in 1964 by President L. Johnson. The fellowship enables men and women with demonstrated leadership potential to spend a year working in federal government early in their career. Each year, between 11 and 19 Fellows are selected to serve for one year as full-time, paid assistants to members of the Cabinet and senior White House staff, where they observe federal policy making at the highest levels. Fellows also participate in an education program that includes off-the-record meetings with leaders from all realms of society and travel opportunities to explore U.S. domestic and foreign policy in action. After the fellowship year, it is expected that the Fellows will return to their communities with a better understanding of the federal government and the policy making process. The application deadline is February 1. A copy of the Fellowship program is available in LIB E-113 or at http://www.whitehousefellows.gov.

THIRD WAVE Scholarship Program

This program is for young women of color who prioritize social justice and the work done in the spirit of justice and
equality over academic performance, and who integrate social justice into all areas of their lives. ELIGIBILITY: 1. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited university; 2. Under the age 30; 3. Demonstrate financial need - Primary criterion; 4. Be full-time or part-time; 5. Be involved as activists, artists, or cultural workers working on issues such as racism, homophobia, sexism, or other forms of inequality. APPLICATION PROCESS: 1. Application Form. Available at http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/scholarships.html; 2. 500 word Essay; 3. Two letters of recommendation; 4. Copy of Financial Aid Report from school; 5. Copy of parent's/guardian's most recent tax return (or your own if you are completely economically independent from parents/guardians.) The number of scholarships awarded depends on the amount of each award. Scholarships range in amount from $1,000 to $5,000 each. DEADLINE: October 1 (for Spring).
Direct inquiries to:

Third Wave Foundation
116 East 16th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-388-1898
Fax: 212-982-3321
e-mail to: info@thirdwavefoundation.org

Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program

There are 18 college graduates selected to become full-time professional staff for 11 months beginning November 2001. The Fellows assist Assembly Members with a broad range of public policy issues. Duties may include legislative research, bill analysis, constituent casework, press release, and speech writing. Fellows will receive 12 graduate units in Government from CSU-Sacramento, for 5-week orientation and weekly academic seminars. There is a $1,882 monthly stipend plus full medical, vision and dental benefits and pays the fees for the 12 graduate units. No previous legislative/political experience is required, but an interest in public policy and politics is essential. Application deadline is March 1.

U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-$200 to $7,000

Students with at least one-fourth degree Indian blood and recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as a member of an Indian tribe are eligible. Contact your tribe or tribal agency for an application.

The U. S. Department of Education (OPE) is inviting applications for the Graduate Assistance in AReas of National Need (GAANN) program. GAANN provides fellowships through academic programs and departments of institutions of higher education to assist graduate students with excellent records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their course of study. Deadline is December 12 and applications will be available October 10, 2000. Write to Education Publications Center, P. O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794-1398, or call (877) 433-7827, or see http://ocfo.ed.gov/fedreg.htm or http://www.ed.gov/news.html (contact is Cosette Ryan (202) 502-7637.

CSULB Scholarships

CSULB Center for Scholarship Information

CSULB offers a great resource for its students: the Center for Scholarship Information (CSI). As a CSULB graduate student, you have the opportunity to apply for various types of scholarships. For more information, see their web site.

General

PHI DELTA GAMMA-$1,000

Currently enrolled graduate students in a Master's program at CSULB who maintain a G.P.A. of at least 3.3 and who participate in voluntary (unpaid) service organizations are eligible. Application consists of a one-page essay in which the applicant describes his/her educational and career goals and objectives and addresses the scholarship criteria. Applicants should also include two letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a CSULB faculty member), current transcripts of CSULB graduate coursework, and (on a separate piece of paper) name, address, and phone number. Application deadline is March 1. Applications should be sent to Janet D'Agostino, Educational Services Chair, Phi Delta Gamma, 11821 Paseo Bonita Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.

International House Fellowship-$3,000

International Visa students participating in activities related to international education are eligible; must have a minimum 2.75 undergraduate CSULB GPA or 3.25 graduate CSULB GPA; funds must be applied towards residence hall fees. For more information, contact the Center for International Education at (562) 985-4106.

College of the Arts

ART

Richard Baker Arts Scholarship-$1,500

Undergraduate or graduate students in a major program within the College of the Arts are eligible; must be enrolled in nine or more units each semester; funds to be used for educational expenses.

John & Flora Olsen Graduate Art Scholarship-Variable

Graduate Art students working toward the MA or MFA degree are eligible; funds to be used for educational expenses. Selection process consists of a portfolio review by the Art Department committee.

Robert W. Sulski Life Drawing-$500

Undergraduate and/or graduate Art students are eligible; portfolio presentation required. Selection based on quality of work; funds to be used for educational expenses.Marilyn Werby Memorial-$2,250

Graduate Art students are eligible; must submit slide portfolios of art work and actual pieces of art work and must participate in a graduate exhibition. Selection is conducted by a faculty committee formed by the Chair of the Art Department in consultation with the donor; funds to be used for educational expenses.

MUSIC

Mary E. Israel Music Scholarship-Variable

Undergraduate and graduate Music students are eligible; funds to be used for educational expenses.

Gerald Strang-$200 to $650

Upper-division or graduate students demonstrating outstanding ability and promise are eligible; funds to be used for educational expenses. Awarded to a composition student during odd years and a string student or pianist during even years.THEATRE

Costume Scholarship-Variable

Second-year graduate or third-year undergraduate Theatre Arts students with an emphasis in technical theatre and costume design interested in pursuing a career in costume are eligible; must be actively studying in-class costume problems and solutions; funds to be used for educational expenses.

For general information regarding scholarships offered by the College of the Arts, contact Dina Butler at (562) 985-4366. Application forms and application deadlines can be obtained from the department offering the scholarship.

College of Business AdministrationFor the most current information, see the College of Business Administration Scholarship web site.

College of Education

TEACHER EDUCATION

California Retired Teachers Association Mabel Outler Scholarship-VariableStudents with academic preparation in the field ofprimary education and interest in serving the educational needs of economically deprived students are eligible; must have high GPA; must demonstrate financial need.

California Retired Teachers Association Laura E. Settle Scholarship-Variable

Seniors or graduate students pursuing a teaching credential are eligible; must have an average to high GPA; must demonstrate financial need and exemplary character and citizenship.

George M. Houck Scholarship-VariableStudents admitted to the College of Education are eligible.

Steve Warren Memorial Scholarship-Variable

Students admitted to the College of Education are eligible; must demonstrate financial need.

For information regarding scholarships offered by the College of Education, contact Pat Everett at (562)985-4547.Applicationdeadline is the first Friday in March.

College of Health and Human Services

Roger F. Greaves Scholarship Fund-$1,000

Students accepted into a major in the College of Health and Human Services (if a program is impacted, pre-majors will be considered) are eligible; must have completed a minimum of 75 units at the undergraduate level or one semester in a graduate program; must have a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA; applicant must demonstrate commitment to and involvement in health promotion, commitment to disease prevention, and need in a personal statement. For information, contact Nancy Roberts at (562) 985-4279.

HealthNet Scholarship-$750

Outstanding undergraduate and graduate students are eligible; must have been accepted into a major in the College of Health and Human Services (if a program is impacted, pre-majors will be considered); must have completed a minimum of 75 units at the undergraduate level or one semester in a graduate program; must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA; applicant must demonstrate commitment to and involvement in health promotion and commitment to disease prevention. Contact Nancy Roberts at (562) 985-4279.

COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS

Betty G. Olsen Scholarship Fund-$1,000

Students majoring in Communicative Disorders who have completed a minimum of 8 graduate units are eligible. Selection is based on need and GPA. For more information contact the department graduate advisor.

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Dorothy L. and Margaret A. Fornia Gerontology Scholarship-$200 to $500

Students who have made exceptional contributions to gerontology are eligible; must demonstrate need.

For more information, contact Dr. Jeanne Bader at (562) 985-4056.

Swanner-Fosnight Scholarship Fund-$500

Students committed to a career in the field of aging and officially enrolled in the Gerontology Certificate Program are eligible; must have completed a minimum of 6 units applicable to a gerontology degree or certificate with a minimum 3.0 GPA; must demonstrate financial need. For more information, contact Dr. Jeanne Bader at (562)985-4056.

KINESIOLOGY & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Dorothy Deatherage Scholarship-Variable

Graduate students majoring in Physical Education and who are in the final year of study and advanced to candidacy are eligible; must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in graduate work. Selection is conducted through the Department of Physical Education. Contact Dr. Michael Lacourse, KPE Department Chair, at (562) 985-4051.

NURSING

Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program-Variable

Graduate students in the Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Program planning to practice in an underserved area are eligible; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. For more information, call Dr. Judy Smith, Graduate Director, at (562) 985-4469.

RECREATION & LEISURE STUDIES

Raymond Cook Memorial Graduate Scholarship-$100

Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate students with outstanding professional promise are eligible; must be currently enrolled in the graduate program and have completed two semesters of graduate coursework in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies; must have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA.

Recreation in the Ocean Environment-$50 to $100

Students enrolled in REC 430 and in need of financial assistance in order to take the course are eligible.

Contact Katherine James at (562) 985-8077 for application information regarding scholarships offered by the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.

College of Liberal Arts

ENGLISH

James I. Murashige, Jr. Memorial Scholarship-$600-$700

Enrolled students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Creative Writing must submit a short story to be eligible.
Contact the English Dept. at (562) 985-4224 for more information regarding scholarships offered by the Department of English. Application deadline is February 14.

HISTORY

Nicholas Perkins Hardeman Scholarship-Up to $1500

Continuing graduate students majoring in History are eligible; must have a minimum 3.3 GPA. Special consideration given to students planning a teaching career.

Ebell-Heimberger Scholarship-Variable

Undergraduate or graduate History majors with a primary interest in California history are eligible; must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student.

For application information, contact the Department of History at (562) 985-4431. Application deadlines are in early April.

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Richard B. Loomis Research Award-Variable

Graduate students who are pursuing an M.S. in Biology or Microbiology and who are Advanced to Candidacy (or eligible for Advancement) are eligible. Graduate Students must submit proposals to the Department Graduate Studies Committee. For more information, contact Kay Belletti, Department of Biological Sciences at (562) 985-7928

MATHEMATICS

Mary Smoke Memorial Scholarship-$250 to $700

Graduate or upper-division students majoring in Mathematics are eligible; must show ability and interest in statistics; academic performance at CSULB and GPA in major courses are primary criterion; financial need is also considered. For more information, contact Sam Councilman, Department Chair, at (562) 985-8008.

Summer Research Opportunities

University of Calfornia, San Diego

The intent of these rigorous research-training experiences is to prepare underrepresented minority students to become research scholars and to stimulate serious consideration of graduate study. Information on how to compile an application packet may be obtained by mail: Summer Research Program, Office of Graduate Studies and Research (OGSR), 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0003; or via the web at: http://www-ogsr.ucsd.edu/outreach.html.

UCSD-NIH Scholars--Open to student is Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Cognitive Science, Molecular Pathology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Application deadline is April 12. For more information, contact Adell Bynum at (858)534-3550 or email abynum@ucsd.edu.

Minority Access to Science, Engineering and Math (MASEM)--Available to students in all majors in Science, Math, and Engineering. Special considerations will be given to students who attend Calfornia State University campuses. Application deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Susan Swarts at (858) 822-2030 or email sswarts@ucsd.edu.

Scripps Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)--Open to students in Biological Oceanography, Electrical Engineering, Geological Sciences, Marine Biology, Math, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. Application deadline is March 1. For moreinformation, contact Adell Bynum at (858) 534-3550 or email abynum@ucsd.edu.

Other Sources of Financial Assistance:

Workstudy (contact Financial Aid)

Student Assistantships, Graduate Assistantships, and/or Teaching Associates (contact your department)

Fellowships from Professional Societies

49er Shops Travel Support for Research-Related Travel

College and Department Travel Support for Research

How to Find Housing:

Newspapers and Magazines

Grunion Gazette at http://www.gazettes,com

The PennySaver at http://www.thepennysaver.com

Long Beach Press Telegram at http://www.ptconnect.com/index.html

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