Scholarship Opportunity

CSUN NSP University Scholarship

Offered by California State University, Northridge

Scholarship supporting continuing CSUN undergraduates' scholarly engagement, mentorship and academic development during 2027–28.

Minimum GPA3.3+
EssayRequired
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student

Eligibility

  • Be a continuing CSUN undergraduate enrolled full time in Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, with at least 24 CSUN units completed or on track for completion by Spring 2027.
  • Have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA to apply and retain the award; students graduating in Fall 2027 are ineligible.

Requirements

  • Complete the mandatory pre-application information review and survey OR attend one listed Zoom session.
  • Submit essays, recommendation, student résumé/CV, academic graduation plan and Degree Progress Report by January 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific; all materials must arrive by the deadline.
  • Complete at least three scholarly engagement activities each award term. Renewal applicants reapply and attend the Presidential Scholar year-end exhibit.
  • The opportunity is titled 2027–28, but several supplemental questions still reference 2026/2026–27. Ask the scholarship office how to complete those fields for the current cycle.

How to Apply

  1. 1Sign in to myMatador Scholarships and complete the General Application.
  2. 2Complete the pre-application requirement and the separate University Scholarship application.
  3. 3Request the recommendation early and check that all documents are submitted by January 31.

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