Scholarship Opportunity

Cal State East Bay Global Excellence Scholarship

Offered by California State University, East Bay

Competitive nonresident tuition waiver for qualifying incoming F-1 international freshmen and junior community-college transfers admitted to Cal State East Bay for Fall 2027.

EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

Eligibility

  • Be admitted to CSUEB for Fall 2027 as a degree-seeking F-1 international undergraduate.
  • Enter as a first-time freshman with at least a 3.3 GPA OR transfer from a community college at junior standing with at least a 3.5 GPA.
  • Demonstrate financial need and strong academic potential; enroll in 15 units per semester if selected. Short-term/nondegree students are ineligible.

Requirements

  • Submit a Cal State Apply admission application to access the Pioneer Scholarship Portal, then complete the scholarship application and essay.
  • Provide unofficial transcripts and required test-score documentation by the posted scholarship deadline. The page does not identify ACT/SAT as universal requirements.
  • The 2027–28 application is expected late in the fall semester; exact opening/closing dates are not yet published. Do not use the closed 2026–27 timeline.
  • Maintain the required GPA and enrollment for continued funding. Scholarship selection does not waive admission financial-documentation requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Apply for Fall 2027 international admission and confirm the freshman or transfer GPA requirement.
  2. 2Watch the official Global Scholarships page and portal for the new cycle.
  3. 3When available, submit all scholarship materials and review the waiver's limited coverage.

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