School of Education

MSTI Recruitment Scholarship

Incoming freshman and transfer students are eligible to apply for $1000-$2000 MSTI Recruitment Scholarships. These funds are awarded to incoming students with the academic and professional goal of being a secondary (middle or high school) teacher in math or science.

2025-2026 MSTI Recruitment Scholarship Application

Any student newly admitted to Chico State for Fall 2025 is eligible to apply. 

MSTI Recruitment Scholarship Application

Late applications may be considered based on scholarship fund availability.

Scholarship Preferred Criteria

  • Academic achievement and progress towards an appropriate degree: The level of success in content courses will be considered for transfer students.
  • Commitment to becoming a quality teacher. 
  • Intent to apply for the Credential Program at Chico State.
  • Financial need: A student's unmet financial need will be considered.

Application Documents Checklist

  1. Application Form - Use the link provided above to complete the application
  2. Unofficial Transcripts - You will be asked to upload your transcripts. Incoming freshmen must provide an (unofficial) copy of their high school transcript showing the courses they have completed, the grades received, and a list of their current courses. Transfer students must provide an (unofficial) copy of their college or community college transcript showing the list of courses they have completed, the grades received, and a list of their current courses. If you have multiple transcripts, combine them into a single document before uploading.
  3. Personal Narrative (speaking to criteria above)