CSUN GE Honors Rising Scholar Award

Eligibility

• Be admitted to CSUN as a first-time freshman for Fall 2027 and apply to the GE Honors Program by May 31, 2027.
• Have at least a 3.75 high school GPA and at least $5,000 in unmet financial need as determined by FAFSA or CADAA.

Requirements

• File FAFSA or CADAA by the March 2, 2027 priority deadline.
• The required GE Honors freshman application opens in April 2027. Submit the Honors application and separate Rising Scholar application by May 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
• Upload unofficial high school transcripts and a student résumé/CV, and answer the required scholarship essay. The additional personal-obstacles essay is optional.
• Only admitted GE Honors students advance in selection; notices are expected at the end of June 2027.
• For second-year renewal, remain full time each term, maintain at least a 3.5 CSUN GPA and stay on track to finish four GE Honors courses by the end of year two.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for Fall 2027 CSUN freshman admission and complete financial aid by priority.
2. 2When the Honors application opens in April, apply to GE Honors and complete the separate scholarship materials in myMatador.
3. 3Check the award decision and any renewal conditions.