Fresno State General Scholarships

Eligibility

• Be a continuing Fresno State student or a new student who has applied for 2027–28 admission.
• Have a Fresno State studentID and activated MyFresnoState account, then meet each matched scholarship's academic, enrollment, major, need or other criteria.

Requirements

• Submit the general application during October 1,2026–March 2,2027 at 11:59 p.m.Pacific; individual opportunity deadlines may be earlier.
• Prepare two personal statements: one introducing important information about yourself and one about career objectives.
• Review recommended opportunities and complete any required supplemental applications.
• Smittcamp President's Honors applicants must finish the general application by the separate December 10,2026 Honors deadline; March 2 does not extend that route.
• The instructions page retains an older 2026–27 new-admission paragraph; the current portal explicitly includes new 2027–28 admission applicants.

How to Apply

1. 1Apply for Fresno State admission if new, then activate the campus account.
2. 2Complete and submit the general scholarship application and statements.
3. 3Finish applicable recommended opportunities by their own deadlines.