Cal State Long Beach President's Scholarships

Eligibility

• Apply for incoming first-year or transfer admission to CSULB and seek membership in University Honors.
• Normally have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 and capacity to complete the selected Honors plan; the director may consider exceptional circumstances.
• Continuing CSULB students can apply to Honors but are not eligible for the President's Scholarship.

Requirements

• The dedicated application process lists February 1–March 15 for the President's consideration round; the next annual round is in 2027. Its older FAQ still says March 1, so confirm the current deadline with Honors and plan early.
• Submit the Honors application, unofficial transcripts, personal statement and recommender details; the recommendation itself must arrive by the round deadline.
• The statement addresses interest in undergraduate research/creative work and how personal background influenced the chosen major/intellectual interests, within two double-spaced pages (approximately 500 words).
• The April–May second Honors round does not include President's consideration. Scholarship components and continuation conditions must be checked in the award offer.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for CSULB admission under the university's current admissions calendar.
2. 2During the first Honors round, submit the scholarship-consideration application early enough for the recommender to finish.
3. 3Review the individualized award and Honors commitments if selected.