Academic Year Opportunities
EMBARC x TSP Basic Needs Grant Application
The Basic Needs Grant was created to support community college students who are facing financial challenges that make it harder to focus on courses, transfer, and exploring student engagement opportunities like research. This one-time grant of $250 is brought to you through a partnership between the Educational Modules to Broaden Academic Research Cultures (EMBARC) and Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) programs, CSUN initiatives here to help you stay on track and succeed in your academic journey.
The EMBARC program, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is designed to support students from all backgrounds and majors who are interested in exploring health-related topics in their communities and through research.
The TSP program, led by CSUN’s Office of Student Outreach and Recruitment (SOAR), is here to support transfer students in making a successful and smooth transition to university life. To learn more about the TSP Program, click here.
Application Period
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The EMBARC x TSP Basic Needs Grant application is now closed.
Request an Informational Workshop!
Good news! Faculty and community partners can now request an informational workshop (in-person or Zoom) for their classes/groups. Fill out the interest form to submit your request.
Workshops Schedule
- The EMBARC workshop series has six (6) workshops, each workshop will be offered three (3) times during Spring 2026 semester. You can select one of the three available time options to attend.
- Bridging Home-School Cultural Values and Community Cultural Wealth
- Friday, February 13, 10:30 AM
- Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 PM
- Wednesday, Wednesday, April 1, 11:30 AM
- Designing My Academic Journey: Setting Goals that Work for Me
- Thursday, February 19, 9:30 AM
- Monday, March 23, 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, April 7, 11:00 AM
- Telling My Story: How to Build a CV and Resume That Reflects Who I Am
- Thursday, February 26, 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 25, 11:30 AM
- Monday, April 13, 4:30 PM
- Finding My Voice: Professional Communication & Presentation
- Friday, March 6, 10:30 AM
- Thursday, April 2, 4:00 PM
- Thursday, April 30, 9:30 AM
- Growing Together: Building Skills for Team Success in STEMM
- Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 AM
- Friday, April 10, 9:30 AM
- Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 PM
- What to Expect After: Transfer Receptive Culture & the “Hidden Curriculum”
- Thursday, March 19, 4:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 22, 11:30 AM
- Monday, May 11, 5:30 PM
- Bridging Home-School Cultural Values and Community Cultural Wealth
- All workshops will be on Zoom.
- Full participation in the workshops are encouraged to gain the most benefit and to receive attendance credit.
- If you are interested in attending the workshops and have not received any communication from EMBARC, please contact EMBARC at embarc@csun.edu to be added to out list.
Questions and Accommodations
- For questions about the workshops, please contact EMBARC at embarc@csun.edu.
- For questions about Transfer Success Pathway (TSP), please contact TSP at tsp@csun.edu.
- If you need accommodations, please complete this form at least 2 weeks before the workshop you plan to attend. (This form is only for disability-related access accommodations, not workshop registration or general resource requests.)
FAQ
Do I need to be part of the TSP Program to apply?
You do not need to be part of the TSP program to apply. Please see the application for more information on eligibility and requirements.
Do I need to apply for the grant to participate in the workshops?
No, you do not need to apply for the grant to participate in the workshops. However, you will need to apply if you would like to attend the workshops and be eligible for the $250 basic needs grant.
When will I receive my grant funding if awarded?
You will receive your $250 stipend at the end of the spring semester after completing 4 of the workshops during the spring semester.