California State University, Chico

Online Scholarship Application
California State University, Chico

The scholarship application for California State University, Chico is online only. Paper applications are not available.

Deadline for all students (freshmen, continuing students, and new transfers):
January 1, 2008, midnight Pacific Standard Time


Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled at CSU, Chico or must be regularly eligible for admission. New applicants to the University must have an admission application on file. Students enrolled only through Regional & Continuing Education’s Open University are not eligible. All scholarships require that the recipients maintain full-time enrollment (12 units undergraduates and credential; 8 units graduates). All scholarships also require a minimum 2.00 GPA and many require a GPA of 3.00 or higher.

Need-Based Scholarships
Some scholarships require that recipients demonstrate financial need. In order to be considered for need-based scholarships, you must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than March 2, 2008. If you are selected as a recipient of a need-based scholarship, your need will be verified prior to any funds being disbursed.

Instructions on How to Apply
You will need the following information to successfully submit your application:

  1. Your Chico State ID: For new applicants, this number will be assigned to you after you submit your application for admission to CSU, Chico.

  2. Transcripts: Only undergraduate transfers or graduate students new to CSU, Chico for fall 2008 must submit transcripts to the Office of Admissions or Graduate School no later than January 1, 2008 to be considered for scholarships. Currently enrolled CSU, Chico students and first-time freshmen applying for fall 2008 admission do not need to submit transcripts.

  3. Written statement: You will be prompted to answer a series of questions. Applications without responses will not be considered for scholarships.

  4. Letter of recommendation:
    • Students:  One letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher is required. This must be a reflection of your current academic abilities. Letters older than one year will not be accepted. Please submit a total of no more than two letters.

      NOTE: The College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management does not require a letter of recommendation. However, in order to be considered for University-wide scholarships, and for scholarships from the other colleges, a letter of recommendation must be submitted.

    • Recommendation providers:  A formatted letter of recommendation is included for your convenience by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. The Letter of Recommendation requires Acrobat Reader. The form asks for an overall rating and completion of five questions that assess the applicant's abilities, talents and potential for academic success. Reference writers have three options in submitting their recommendation:
      • Complete the formatted letter of recommendation and e-mail to scholarships@csuchico.edu. This option requires Acrobat Writer, which allows you to save and e-mail the completed form. An e-mailed letter of recommendation, with all required contact information, does not need a signature.
      • Complete the formatted letter of recommendation, print and sign it, and send to us via campus or U.S. mail, or fax or hand deliver. The form heading includes all necessary contact information.
      • The formatted letter of recommendation is preferred. However, recommendations do not require this format. Reference writers may submit a current letter that addresses the same information as the form. Such references must be submitted on letterhead and include the appropriate signature.

  5. Additional Requirements: Some majors require supplemental application materials. If your major is on the list below, please contact the major department directly to obtain the supplemental application. If your major is not included on the list, there are no additional requirements. All supplemental materials are to be submitted directly to the appropriate department.

    Majors:

  Fill out a Scholarship Application

  Continue working on a saved application

  Letter of Recommendation  This pdf form requires, at minimum, version 7.0 of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click on the icon below to download the most current version of Acrobat Reader if you don't already have it.

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