Continuing students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics may be eligible for a number of scholarship opportunities. These scholarships are applied to through the BeachScholarships system.

The following scholarships are typically available in early spring. Spring 2023 deadline is March 13, 2023. Please see individual scholarships for eligibility criteria.

• Carl E. Riley Endowed STEM Award: supports a student majoring in science or math.
• G2 Software Systems Endowed Scholarship: supports an undergraduate student majoring in science or math.
• Glenn M. Nagel Undergrad Scholarship: supports an undergraduate student majoring in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry who plans to engage in undergraduate research.
• James L. Jensen Endowed Scholarships: supports an undergraduate student majoring in science or math who plans to engage in undergraduate research.
• James Stephenson Scholarship: supports a Natural Sciences student who has a learning disability.
• JoAnn Acosta Dominguez Memorial Scholarship: supports an undergraduate student majoring in biology, chemistry, or biochemistry who is preparing for a career in the health professions.
• John and Elizabeth Leonard Endowed Scholarship: supports a CSULB graduate who has been accepted into a graduate program in biology, chemistry, or math.
• Linnea Bucher Endowed Student Award: supports an undergraduate student majoring in science or math.
• Mentored Excellence Toward Research and Industry Careers (METRIC): supports students majoring in science or math. This scholarship typically has a Fall deadline. Learn more about METRIC program.
• Port of Long Beach Environmental Science Scholarship: supports a science student majoring in Environmental Science and Policy.
• Robert R. Sprague Foundation Scholarship: supports an undergraduate student majoring in science or math.
• Ronald Bedwell Endowed Award: supports a first-generation undergraduate student majoring in science or math.

Please contact CNSM for any questions about these scholarships.

Departmental Scholarships

Departmental scholarships are available at the department links listed below. These scholarships are more specific to the majors that fall under the department.

• Biological Sciences Scholarships
• Chemistry and Biochemistry Scholarships
• Mathematics and Statistics Scholarships
• Physics and Astronomy Scholarships
• Science Education Scholarships

On-Campus Funding

The Graduate Studies Resource Center maintains a list of on-campus funding opportunities. Most of the opportunities are aimed at graduate students, but a few are also available to undergraduate students.