You are in the official 2002-2003 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Scholarships
PAUL J. DERUOSI, Director
Student Affairs
Joyal Administration, Room 274
(559) 278-6572
http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/financial_aid
University Scholarship Program
Each year, California State University, Fresno awards over a thousand scholarships
totaling more than one million dollars to incoming and continuing students.
Institutional scholarships range from $100 to almost $5,000 and are awarded
to both undergraduate and graduate students who have a high level of academic
achievement.
Factors for Consideration Scholastic Achievement
- Academic major or career interests
- Involvement in school organizations
- Leadership and participation in community activities
- Full-time enrollment
Depending on specific donor criteria these factors can vary, so regardless of accomplishments, interests, or background, we encourage all students to apply online for consideration of general and departmental scholarships.
Scholarship Application Procedures
Scholarship applications for the 2003-2004 academic year will only be available and accepted online from students. The "priority application" period for "full consideration" of scholarship opportunities has been established as September 1, 2002 through November 30, 2002. However, the application will actually remain online until May 31, 2003. This gives late applicants the opportunity to submit an application for consideration of any unused scholarship funds.
Simply log on to our Web site at http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships to complete and submit the online scholarship application. This web site and single application provides a one-stop opportunity to apply for hundreds of scholarships available at California State University, Fresno.
Additional On-Campus Scholarship Opportunities
Requiring a Separate Application
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarships. Air Force ROTC three-year, four-year, and graduate degree scholarships are available in many technical and non-technical majors to cover the costs of fees and tuition, book allowance, lab fees, and a monthly stipend. For additional information log on to http://www.csufresno.edu/afrotc or see Aerospace Studies in this catalog.
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Scholarships. The U.S. Army
offers
two-, three-, and four-year scholarships at different monetary levels to
qualified students in a variety of academic disciplines. For additional
information log on to http://www.csufresno.edu/rotc
or see Military Science in this catalog.
Alan Pattee Scholarship. Pursuant to the Alan Pattee Scholarship Act, children of deceased public law enforcement or fire suppression employees who were California residents and who were killed in the course of law enforcement or fire suppression duties are not charged mandatory systemwide fees or tuition of any kind at any California State University campus.
Systemwide mandatory fees are waived for those individuals who qualify for such exemption under the provisions of the Alan Pattee Scholarship Act Ed Code, Section 68120 (children of deceased disabled veterans). Students who may qualifyfor these benefits need to contact the Registrar's Office (559) 278-2191, which determines eligibility.
Athletics. The department of Athletics complements the academic mission of the university by offering students an athletic experience of high quality through broad-based, competitive sports programs for both men and women. To provide such an experience, the department is committed to integrity and excellence in both athletics and academics through a comprehensive academic support system. For additional information see Athletics in this catalog.
Craig Scholarships and Fresno Merchants Scholarship Program. These are awarded to incoming freshmen who certify their intention of obtaining a B.S. degree in business administration. Renewal each year is based on continued eligibility and proper progress toward the business degree. For additional information log on to http://zimmer.csufresno.edu/~karenb/CraigScholars/OnlineApplication.htm or contact the Craig School of Business at (559) 278-2482.
The Community Service Scholarship Program provides scholarships of up to $1000 to students who are selected to complete 150 hours of community service. Positions are available to Fresno State students during the academic year and summer months. For more information, contact the office of Career Services at (559) 278-2381.
Smittcamp Family Honors College. California State University,
Fresno also offers the President's Honors Scholarships through the Smittcamp
Family Honors College. Admission to this prestigious program provides a
four-year scholarship to high achieving, incoming freshmen. Each student
receives a grant equivalent to full tuition and fees, an annual $200 book
allowance, and costs to cover housing on campus for all four years of study.
For additional information log on to http://www.csufresno.edu/honors/html/home.html
or contact the Honors College at (559) 278-8160.
For a comprehensive listing of these and other scholarship opportunities
at California State University, Fresno, visit our web site at http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/scholarships.
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