Featured byCalifornia State University Northridge
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The California State University, Northridge Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award is given to a student who demonstrates meritorious achievement, strength of character and commitment to service. The award recognizes an extraordinary student who has overcome challenges in reaching an academic milestone and honors those who couldn’t complete a degree because their health or lives were sacrificed in national service. The award expresses the gratitude of the CSUN community and is entirely funded by public contribution.
Benefits
The award amount is $1,000. The recipient will be recognized at the Veteran Graduation Reception and the Honors Convocation.
Eligibility
- You must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- You must be a CSUN student who is currently or has formerly been placed on active duty as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard) or the Reserve or National Guard.
- You must be enrolled full time (12 units for undergraduate and credential students, 8 units for graduate students).
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Go to myMatadorScholarships to begin your online application. Please note that you will be required to complete the General Application before you can complete the application for the Outstanding Graduating Veteran Award.
Request two academic letters of recommendation through the online application. At least one of the two required letters must be submitted by a CSUN faculty member.
Upload a copy of your most recent transcript.
Respond to essay questions.
This scholarship opportunity is open February-March of the current academic year for applications.
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