Department & Programs

Academic & Performance

Academic and Performance (A&P) Recruitment scholarships are merit or talent-based scholarships. The first time admit student recipients are selected by the colleges and are not required to submit an online University Scholarship Application. The minimum award is $1000 per recipient.

Athletics

CSU, Chico is a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), NCAA Division II Athletic conference, and offers athletic grants-in-aid to selected athletic recruits. The grants-in-aid are subject to the financial limitations and rules imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the CCAA. Financial aid, scholarships, specific outside resources and employment are considered in determining compliance with these limitations. For more information, contact Intercollegiate Athletics(opens in new window) at 530-898-6470.

Award Opportunities

 Lt. Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award

Mrs. Fern Rawlins established the Lieutenant Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award Scholarship endowment in 1981 in memory of her son Robert. Mrs. Rawlins had three sons, all of whom served in World War II. Two of her sons returned home. Tragically, her son Robert, an army pilot, was lost over Tokyo Bay while flying a B-29. He was awarded the Silver Star for his action and he is recognized, along with other Chico State Alumni who lost their lives defending our country during WWII, on the bronze plaque near the flag pole on Kendall Hall Lawn.

Mrs. Rawlins had a keen interest in education and believed in rewarding merit and achievement. It was her wish to remember her son and his contributions by rewarding excellent students.

CSU Chico Faculty are invited to nominate students based on the following:

1. Seriousness of intent to obtain an education and to increase personal knowledge
2. Ability to pursue a successful life in any chosen capacity
3. Evidence of scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding professionally-related and academic accomplishments

Eligibility Requirements (undergraduate and graduate students):

• Must have successfully completed a minimum of twelve units at CSU, Chico through fall 2020.
• Spring 2021 - currently enrolled full time (12 units undergraduate or credential, 8 units graduate).
• Must enroll full time for both the fall and spring semesters of the 21-22 award year
• Students completing a bachelor's degree spring 2021 are eligible if returning as credential or graduate.
• Must be nominated by a CSU Chico Faculty and provide a recommendation letter. Optional: second letter may be from any staff or faculty.
• Former recipients of the award are not eligible, view the Lt. Robert Rawlins recipient list (PDF)

Nomination Process: 

Nominations are now completed online using our scholarship platform. Instructions are sent to all college deans and administrators by mid-February. For detailed instructions to nominate your student(s), you may also contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, 530-898-6444 or email us at scholarships@csuchico.edu.

*Nominees who are not selected may not necessarily be notified by this time.

CSU Systemwide Scholarship

The CSU Systemwide Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to help students across the CSU reach their goals. The scholarships offered include the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement that recognizes students with financial need who epitomize superior academic performance, exemplary community service, and have achieved significant personal accomplishments. Through various endowed gifts and ongoing generous contributions from alumni and friends of the University, we are able to support over $700,000 in scholarships across the CSU system.

Application and information is available early spring semester. A summary of the systemwide scholarships and eligibility requirements is provided on the CSU Foundation(opens in new window) website. 

Scholarship Opportunities are DUE May 7 to the Scholarship Office!

• CSU Trustee’s Award for Outstanding Achievement (opens in new window)- Up to $15,000: must be nominated by a faculty in your college. Two nominees will be submitted with one being in a stem major.
• Glenn and Dorothy Dumke Fellowship (PDF) - One $1400 scholarship: History, economics, public administration, public policy, political science, and library science.
• Howard C. Christiansen Trust Endowment (PDF) - Four $6000 scholarships: Engineering
• William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship Endowment (PDF) - One $10,000 Scholarship: Education/high school single subject teaching credential
• Richard Leffingwell Scholarship (PDF) - Two $3000 scholarships: Business and economics and veterans
• Fly Fishers Club of Orange County Marine Studies Scholarship Fund (PDF) - One $3000 scholarship: Marine studies (Marine Science Dept.)
• Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students (PDF) - Thirty-nine $10,000 scholarships: any major; must provide medical verification
• Jim Sanders Media and Leadership Scholarship(opens in new window) - One $2500 scholarships: Journalism, media and communication
• Joan S. Bissell Mathematics and Science Memorial Scholarship (PDF) - Fifty $5000 scholarships: Education: Math and Science teacher candidates

Forms:

• CSU Foundation Application Form (PDF)-used to apply for all scholarships
• Schoettler-Confirmation of Visual Disability Form (PDF)

All scholarships application materials including the CSU Trustee's nominations must be submitted to the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office via email, scholarships@csuchico.edu by May 7. 

Questions, contact the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office, 530-898-6451 or email scholarships@csuchico.edu .

Student Life and Leadership University Awards

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate student or student groups for awards and recognition. Awards may vary from $500 to $4300. 

College of Natural Sciences (NSC)

Floyd L. English Natural Sciences Scholarship

The generosity of Dr. Floyd L. English, an alumnus of California State University, Chico, and the Andrew Foundation makes it possible to award up to 15 scholarships to students majoring in programs in the College of Natural Sciences each year.

The Floyd L. English Natural Sciences Scholarship can now be applied through the Wildcat Scholarship Application(opens in new window). Applications are due by February 22. Two letters of recommendation are required.

Other Departments and Programs

• Graduate Equity Fellowship Program
• Art and Art History (College of Humanities & Fine Art)
• MBA Scholarship and Grants
• Nursing Scholarships
• Non-Resident Scholarship (Western Undergraduate Exchange)