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Associated Students Scholarships

When students are supported, they thrive. Associated Students scholarships provide critical financial assistance to CSUN students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and commitment to their education. Your donation helps remove financial obstacles and empowers students to stay enrolled, succeed academically, and pursue their goals with confidence. Together, we can invest in opportunity and build a stronger Matador community.

Types of Scholarships Offered

Dianne F. Harrison AS Scholarship: For international CSUN students with minimum GPA requirements.  

Parent Scholar Scholarship: For CSUN students who are parents with at least one legal dependent.  

Support You Deserve Book Voucher Program: Assists undergraduates (≤60 units) with books and school-related materials.  

William C. Watkins Legacy of Excellence Scholarship: Provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate CSUN students with legal dependents who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership potential, and perseverance in balancing family and educational responsibilities.  

Susan Ettinger Women in Leadership Scholarship: Awards $2,000 to CSUN students who demonstrate leadership, community engagement, and a commitment to advancing equity and empowering women as future leaders, regardless of gender identity or expression.  

General & Named AS Scholarships - These awards support a wide range of student achievements, interests, and backgrounds:

  • Associated Students General Scholarship: For undergraduates and graduates with minimum GPA requirements.  
  • Bruce Lawrence Schentes Memorial Scholarship: Honors involvement in AIDS education or research.  
  • Chris Mann Memorial Scholarship: For students in the social and behavioral sciences.  
  • David Harry Crandall Scholarship: For students involved in campus leadership or AS employment.  
  • Diane Hartjen Scholarship: Supports transfer students in the Accountancy program.  

Honorary & Memorial Awards: Includes scholarships honoring notable individuals (e.g., Dr. James W. Cleary & Mary Cleary, Dr. Karin Duran, Dr. Susan Curzon, Dr. Terry Piper) with eligibility often tied to specific majors or interests.  

Other AS Scholarships: A variety of awards, including those for international students, student parents, athletes, child development majors, and students involved in sports clubs, among others.  

Click the "Donate" button above to give to one of these AS Scholarship funds.

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Last Mile Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Last Mile Scholarship!
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The Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland for their generous support of the Desmond Gray Mounger Alumni Scholarship Endowment!
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Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge!
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The John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment Challenge
Thanks to John Harris for his generous support of the John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment!
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United States Military Branch Donor Challenge
Thank you to Robert and Gloria Meyerson for their generous support of the CSUN Veterans Resource Center through the U.S. Military Branch Donor Challenge! $5,000 will be given to the VRC in honor of members of the U.S. Army!
In what branch of the military did/do you serve?
Rank Answer Donors
1 US Army 47
2 US Navy 29
3 US Air Force 25
4 US Marine Corps 22
5 US Space Force 2
6 US Coast Guard 1
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The Matador Student Success Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who sponsored this challenge for their support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
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First-Time Freshman Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
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Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who supported the Matador Mission: First-time Freshman Scholarship through the Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge!
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The Chris Sales Lunch Hour Challenge
Thanks to Chris Sales for his generous support of the Christopher B. Sales Information Technology Student Fellowship Endowment!
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