ECS Scholarship Application

The scholarship application period typically opens in late February to early March. We recommend checking the College website or your CSUN email for the exact opening date each year.

The application deadline is typically set for the first week of March (exact date to be determined each year).

Recommendation forms are due approximately one week after the main application deadline.

Please check the official announcement here or your email for specific dates, as they vary slightly each year.

No, the application must be completed in a single session. You cannot save your progress and return to it later.

We strongly recommend preparing all necessary information and documents before starting the application process. This includes having your personal statement, unofficial transcript, Degree Progress Report (DPR), and anticipated class schedule ready to upload.

Scholarship qualifications vary depending on the specific donor's criteria. Common factors considered include:

• Level of study (undergraduate or graduate)
• Specific CECS major
• GPA
• Other criteria set by individual donors

Each scholarship may have unique requirements, so we encourage all eligible undergraduate & graduate CECS students to apply. The application process will potentially match you with scholarships for which you qualify.

We offer a variety of scholarships each year. The number and types of scholarships may vary annually based on available funding and donor specifications. We encourage all eligible students to apply, as there are multiple opportunities available.

Yes, you can qualify for more than one scholarship. Our application process allows you to be considered for all scholarships for which you meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes, there are scholarships available for undergraduate and graduate international students within the College of Engineering and Computer Science. International students are encouraged to apply through the same application as domestic students.

No, you do not need to have completed a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to be eligible for CECS scholarships. Our scholarship application process is separate from federal financial aid.

The personal statement should address the following points within a maximum of 1500 characters:

1. Your academic career goals
2. Past achievements
3. Obstacles you have overcome
4. Significant activities in school, family, community, or work

You will find specific instructions within the application form when you reach the personal statement section.

All documents required in the scholarship application must be submitted in a PDF format. These documents are the following:

• Unofficial Transcript
• Degree Progress Report (DPR)
• Anticipated Class Schedule

Before beginning your application, please ensure that you have these documents properly formatted and ready to upload as PDFs. This will help ensure your application process goes smoothly, and prevent any delays or issues with your submission.

You're asked to provide a tentative future class schedule. Remember, this schedule doesn't have to be final. It's understood that plans may change. To create this:

1. Review your Degree Progress Report (DPR)
2. Plan out what you anticipate your schedule will look like based on your degree requirements and course offerings

For assistance in planning your future schedule, you can:

• Meet with an academic advisor
• Use CSUN's course planning tools

The goal is to give us a general idea of your academic plans for the upcoming year.

Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email to your school email address. This email serves as proof that your application has been received and entered into our system. Do not contact the Office of the Dean to check if your application was submitted.

To obtain recommendations, follow these steps:

1. Secure approval from your two chosen recommenders.
2. Email each recommender the official recommendation form link (available on the scholarship application page).
3. In your email to the recommenders, include:
   • Your full name
   • Your major
   • Your CSUN student ID

Please ensure that you inform your recommenders that their submission is required for your scholarship consideration. Remember, it's your responsibility to ensure your recommenders have all the necessary information and submit their forms by the deadline.

Yes, two recommendations are mandatory for your application to be considered complete. The requirements for these recommendations are as follows:

1. Recommendation form #1: Must be from a CECS faculty member.
2. Recommendation form #2: Can be from one of the following:
   • A faculty or staff member at CSUN
   • A faculty or staff member from a community college or your high school
   • A workplace supervisor or co-worker
   • A leader from an organization you're involved with

Ensure both recommendations are submitted by the deadline for your application to be eligible for consideration.

We recommend that you follow up directly with your recommenders to confirm they have submitted their forms. Do not contact the Office of the Dean to inquire about this. Due to the high volume of recommendations we receive, we are unable to check individual recommendation form submissions. It is the student's responsibility to ensure all parts of their application, including recommendation forms, are submitted by the deadline.

The scholarship committee typically concludes its review process by the end of April or early May. You will be notified of the results via your CSUN email address at that time. Be sure to check your CSUN email regularly during this period for any updates or announcements regarding your scholarship application.

If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, the award will be distributed in two installments; the first half will be disbursed in the Fall of the upcoming school year, and the second half will be disbursed the following spring. This distribution schedule ensures that you receive support throughout the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.