Scholarships Home
Due to COVID-19, our office is closed to the general public but all Wildcat Scholarships and external scholarships will still be processed as usual.
Wildcat Scholarship Application's deadline extended to February 22, 2021. Letters of recommendations must be submitted by February 26, 2021.
Any questions regarding scholarships, please email me at scholarships@csuchico.edu(opens in new window) .
Welcome to the Scholarships Office
The Financial Aid & Scholarship Office at CSU, Chico awards various types of scholarships to students in all academic programs. Scholarships are offered by various departments and organizations to student who meet specific eligibility criteria. Regardless of accomplishments or GPA, we encourage all students to apply for scholarships.
Are you a scholarship administrator (CSUC Reviewer or Reference)? Click to access Scholarship Award Management(opens in new window).
Students - here are some helpful videos about scholarships:
Application Dates and Deadlines
- Wildcat Scholarship: Opens Jan 2; Deadline NOW EXTENDED to Feb 22, 2021
- Letters of Recommendations deadline, Feb 26, 2021
- To Apply: Wildcat Scholarship Application(opens in new window)
21-22 Wildcat Scholarship Virtual Workshop
- Tuesday, November 10th 12pm - 1:30pm--ENDED
- Thursday, November 12th 5-6:30pm--ENDED
FAFSA and Dream Act Application
- The 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)(opens in new window) and the Dream Act Application(opens in new window) are available to apply online.
- Available October 1st, 2020; Priority Deadline March 2, 2021
Scholarship FAQ
- What types of scholarships are available at Chico State?
- How long does it take to process my scholarship check?
- Can I use my scholarship money to pay my tuition fees?
- Where should my scholarship donor send my check?
- If my scholarship donor sends me a check directly, what should I do with it?
- If my scholarship is going to pay my fees, can I get a fee deferment?