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Scholarships has raised $ 257,645 from 142 Donors!
Support Student Scholarships

About two-thirds of CSUN’s undergraduate students are first-generation college students and more than half are Pell Grant recipients, which means they come from families whose annual income is at or near the federal poverty line of $20,000 for a family of four.

Even those who qualify for need-based financial aid may not have their needs met due to changes in eligibility. In order for CSUN to remain affordable and accessible for every qualified student, it relies on scholarships. Scholarships are essential to helping close the gap between the aid students need and what they receive.

Scholarships also ensure that students from any background have the opportunity to pursue higher education. The financial relief of a scholarship allows students to fully focus on their studies and to participate in the variety of programming and activities that enrich their education.

Your support of student scholarships not only enables a student's future, but is also an endorsement of their potential for success. 



University Scholarship Fund Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Matador Mission: The Last Mile Scholarship Student Affairs Scholarships Associated Students Scholarships Nazarian College Scholarship Fund MEP Alumni Scholarship Dr. Boris Ricks Memorial Scholarship Fund University Library Student Scholarships Alumni Association Student Scholarships Marino J. Riccomini Family Scholarship Tseng College Scholarship Fund Karen I. Boyd Women in IP Pipeline Scholarship Margaret June Brown Scholarship
$50,000
Last Mile Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Last Mile Scholarship!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$5,000
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!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$10,000
The Karen I. Boyd Donor Challenge
Thank you to Karen Boyd for your generous support of the Karen I. Boyd Women in Intellectual Property Pipeline Scholarship Endowment!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
The John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment Challenge
Thanks to John Harris for his generous support of the John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
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The Robert and Joy Taylor Black Student Success Challenge
Thank you to Robert and Joy Taylor for their support of Black student programs at CSUN!
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $7,000 Black Scholars Matter 57
2 $5,000 Black House 20
3 $3,000 MEP Alumni Scholarship Endowment 19
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
Thanks to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous support of the Nazarian College! Through their gift, $3,000 has been unlocked in support of the Career Education and Professional Development (CEPD) fund, the David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Alumni Chapter, and the Department of Accounting!
Rank Prize Program or Department Donors
1 $1,500 Career Education and Professional Development (CEPD) 11
2 $1,000 David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Alumni Chapter 8
3 $500 Department of Accounting 7
4 David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Scholarship 5
5 Department of Management 4
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences! Through their gift, $3,000 has been unlocked to support of Project Rebound, the Department of History, and the CSUN in DC Internship Program!
Rank Prize Program or Department Donors
1 $1,500 Project Rebound 536
2 $1,000 Department of History 14
3 $500 CSUN in DC Internship Program 12
4 Albert Zoraster Valley Pioneer Scholarship Endowment 11
5 Institute for Sustainability 4
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$50,000
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!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$4,000
The Susan Ettinger Alumni Student Scholarship Challenge
Thank you to Susan Ettinger for her generous support of the Alumni Scholarship Fund!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$25,000
First-Time Freshman Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$20,000
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!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Chris Sales Lunch Hour Challenge
Thanks to Chris Sales for his generous support of the Christopher B. Sales Information Technology Student Fellowship Endowment!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous support of the Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science! Through their gift, $3,000 has been unlocked in support of the Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Vehicle Fund, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and the MEP Alumni Scholarship Endowment!
Rank Prize Program or Department Donors
1 $1,500 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Vehicle Fund 29
2 $1,000 Department of Mechanical Engineering 25
3 $500 MEP Alumni Scholarship Endowment 19
4 Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management 1
5 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 1
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the University Library
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous support of the University Library! Through their gift, $5,000 has been unlocked in support of the Dr. Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), the University Library Scholarship Fund and the University Library Excellence Fund!
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $3,000 Dr. Bonita J. Campbell Endowment for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE 9
2 $1,000 University Library Scholarship Fund 7
3 $1,000 University Library Excellence Fund 7
4 Tom and Ethel Bradley Center 3
5 Creative Maker Studio 2
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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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Participating Groups
CSUN's Greatest Needs Equity Initiatives Basic Needs Scholarships Student Programs Student Clubs and Orgs Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Health and Human Development College of Humanities College of Science and Mathematics College of Social and Behavioral Sciences David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Michael D. Eisner College of Education Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication University Library CSUN Athletics Centers and Programs CSUN Alumni
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