CSU, Chico Scholarships

California State University, Chico provides scholarship awards to eligible students, and students are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are based on any or all of the following criteria:

• Scholastic excellence
• Financial need
• Outstanding achievement in school or community service
• Active affiliation with honors organizations
• Educational objectives

How to Apply for CSU, Chico Scholarships

The scholarship application for California State University, Chico for  2012-2013 is now closed. Scholarship recipients are selected in the spring for the following academic year. In order to be considered for 2012-2013, applications must have been submitted by December 15, 2011 midnight Pacific Standard Time.

Special Awards

Some scholarships and merit awards are awarded to students with outstanding academic performance records and special talents. These usually require a separate application or nomination process. New and continuing students should inquire at their academic department offices for information on the availability of special awards.

Non-University Scholarships

Students also may wish to research private and community scholarships. See External Scholarships for additional information.

CSU, Chico Scholarship Information
for 2013-2014

Application Period

The application period for CSU, Chico Scholarships opens on October 1 and closes on December 15 each year.

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, 2013, for the 2013-2014 academic year. If you are selected as a recipient of a need-based scholarship, your need will be verified prior to any funds being disbursed.