2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL INFORMATION
ALL APPLICANTS
Thank you for your interest in the 2009-10 CSULA Graduate Student Alumni Scholarships. The Graduate Student Alumni
Scholarships are awarded by the Alumni Association to graduate students at CSULA who have demonstrated leadership and
achievement in their academic department, college, professional career, and community. The Alumni Scholarships are distributed in
Winter Quarter of each year, and are currently awarded in the amount of $1,750 per student. The directions below will assist you
in the completion of your application.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
All eligible candidates must meet the following requirements at the time application is submitted:
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Have a degree objective and possess “Graduate
Classified” standing at CSULA (check with your
department or the registrar’s office if you are unsure of
your standing).
GPA 3.5 or above.
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Must plan to enroll during Winter 2010 quarter
(distribution of award is contingent on confirmed
enrollment).
Completion of 16 graduate level college units from
CSULA at the time application is submitted.
APPLICANT SELECTION
Once applications are submitted, the Alumni Association will verify all appropriate information, including cumulative GPA and units
completed. All eligible applications will be read and evaluated by members of the Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.
Applications will be evaluated on the basis of accomplishments, demonstrated leadership, letters of recommendation, essay, and
overall impression. The application screening process will take place on January 9, 2010 and the semi-finalists will be invited to
participate in a mandatory interview on January 30, 2010. After the interviews, the final candidates will be selected. Check awards
will be distributed at the Alumni Scholarship Brunch on Sunday, February 21, 2010.
COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
The 2009-10 CSULA Graduate Student Alumni Scholarships application is available to download at http://alumni.calstatela.edu. Save
the application file to your computer. You may complete the application by hand or online. The application consists of:
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Application - completed and signed
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave the section blank,
please type the words Not Applicable (or N/A)
Extracurricular activities and employment sections (SECTIONS A, B, C, D, E)
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (SECTION F)
One completed essay (SECTION G)
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Submit the application materials in ONE ENVELOPE (please to do not staple any part of the application):
Applications missing any element listed above are considered incomplete and will not be forwarded to the scholarship screening
committee. Applications may be hand delivered or sent by mail. Faxed application will not be accepted. Completed applications
must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM. Late applications will not be forwarded to the
scholarship screening committee. Return completed applications to:
CSULA Alumni Association
Alumni Center
5154 State University Drive, U-SU 102
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8601
For information, call (323) 343 – ALUM (2586)
or e-mail us at alum@cslanet.calstatela.edu.
DISCLAIMER: Financial Aid recipients please note: awards and scholarships are considered a “resource” and must be included in a student’s financial aid budget. If
you are awarded a scholarship that exceeds your financial aid award, a reduction or payment of financial aid may occur. Please consult with your financial aid
counselor, to check if your financial aid award may be impacted if awarded an Alumni Scholarship. If you owe money to the University at the time you are awarded an
Alumni Scholarship, the scholarship award amount may be reduced to cover these fees.
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2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name (Last, First, Middle):
CIN Number:
Name on School Records (if different):
Current Mailing Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Daytime Telephone:
Evening Telephone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
School Email:
Home Email:
Current Cumulative GPA at CSULA (must be 3.5 or above):
Current Units Completed (must be 16 or above):
Intended graduation from CSULA:
What is your degree program?
Current Units in Progress:
Winter 2010
Ph.D.
MA
Spring 2010
MFA
MM
Summer 2010
MS
Other:
other Masters
other (specify):
Current Official Major:
Specify degree program:
Indicate option, emphasis, or concentration in this field:
Career Objective:
Previous Colleges Attended (if applicable, list most recent first)
College/University
City/State
Attended from
To
Degree Earned
Some Scholarship recipients may be matched to donors with special interests. Please check if either of the following is true:
My spouse, parent, child, grandparent or grandchild is a graduate of CSULA
I plan to obtain a teaching credential
How did you learn about the Graduate Student Alumni Scholarships?:
CERTIFICATION: Your signature is required below. Without your signature, your application is not complete.
I, (print name)
, certify that the information provided in this application is true,
complete and accurate and that all statements and essays are my own work. The CSULA Alumni Association Scholarship
Award may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. Should I receive a CSULA Alumni
Association Scholarship Award, I give permission to the CSULA Alumni Association to utilize my name and award amount in
any publicity or marketing materials.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (IN INK)
DATE OF APPLICATION
I have read the application instructions and understand and agree that if my application is incomplete, the CSULA
Alumni Association shall not be obligated to contact me for missing documentation and shall not be obligated to
consider my application.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT (IN INK)
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DATE OF APPLICATION
APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EMPLOYMENT (Sections A, B, C, D, E): This section helps us determine the
use of your non-classroom time. Please list any other factors that bear on the use of that time including (but not limited to)
employment, family obligations, rehearsals and any special projects (i.e., research activities or creative endeavors.) Do not add a
pre-printed resumé.
The completed application must be typewritten or printed in black ink.
Applications missing any of the items requested are considered incomplete and will not be forwarded to the scholarship committee.
Late applications will not be forwarded to the scholarship committee.
Acronyms must be spelled out (i.e., ASI - Associated Students, Incorporated)
List your accomplishments beginning from college freshman year to the present
Please do not submit un-requested information or attachments with your application packet.
A.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS - Please list those honors and awards that are
the most prestigious.
Appropriate items for this category might include, but are not limited to, the example provided:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, HONORS AND
RECOGNITIONS
Description (Include nature and level of
recognition)
Dean’s Honor Roll
I have been on the Dean’s Honor Roll
recipient for two consecutive years for
having a 4.0 Grade Point Average.
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Dates
Fall 2007 &
Fall 2008
APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
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B.
ACADEMIC PUBLISHING, PRESENTATIONS, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES
Appropriate items for this category might include, but are not limited to, the example provided:
ACADEMIC PUBLISHING, PRESENTATIONS,
EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES
Description (Include nature and level of recognition)
Presenter
Presented my thesis findings at the University
of Southern California, School of Business
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Dates
8/09
APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
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C.
EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS
Appropriate items for this category might include, but are not limited to, the example provided:
EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIPS
Description
Dates
Bank of America
Part-time employee
6/06Present
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APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
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D.
CSULA CAMPUS /COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (unpaid)
Appropriate items for this category might include, but are not limited to, the example provided:
CSULA CAMPUS/
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
(unpaid)
Description
(Include nature and level of involvement)
Volunteered at the Anna Bing
Arnold Children’s Center
Helped clean the center’s yard
and classes.
Hours
per
Week
Weeks
Per
Year
Dates Involved
From
2
1
5/08
To
4/09
APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
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Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
2009-2010 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
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E.
ACHIEVEMENTS, RECOGNITION, AND LEADERSHIP
Appropriate items for this category might include, but are not limited to, the example provided:
ACHIEVEMENTS,
RECOGNITION,
AND LEADERSHIP
Description
(Include nature of recognition or level of involvement)
Bank of America
Scholarship
Recipient
Received Bank of America Scholarship award.
Hours
per
Week
Weeks
Per
Year
N/A
N/A
Dates Involved
From
10/08
To
10/08
F.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (enclosed with your application)
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation are required. All letters must be dated, typed, addressed to the Scholarship Committee,
and may not be from relatives.
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One letter must be from a faculty member (i.e., English professor, Math, etc.) from CSULA, Community College, or other
University. Letter must be typed on official school stationery (faculty letters received without appropriate letterhead will be
disqualified.)
One letter must be from someone outside of the CSULA community (i.e., employer, mentor, etc.).
G.
ESSAY (provide on a separate page)
You will be assessed on your ability to answer the question on page eight. Please be thoughtful and answer the question in one
page. Your essay will be rated on clarity and conciseness. Essays that exceed one page will be disqualified and not forwarded to the
scholarship screening committee.
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APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
Please answer essay question in the space provided below.
Answer the following question: “How would this scholarship help you to achieve your goals?”
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APPLICATION POSTMARK DEADLINE: Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM
Please complete all sections of the scholarship application. If a section is not applicable do not leave blank, please type the word Not Applicable (or N/A).
2009-10 CSULA GRADUATE STUDENT ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
CHECK LIST
Applications missing any element listed below are considered incomplete and will not be forwarded to the scholarship
screening committee. Applications may be hand delivered or sent by mail. Faxed application will not be accepted.
Completed applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, November 19, 2009 by 5PM. Late applications
will not be forwarded to the scholarship screening committee. Return completed applications to:
CSULA Alumni Association
Alumni Center
5154 State University Drive, U-SU 102
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8601
Please make sure to submit all the information listed below.
Completed (all sections) and signed application (If a section is not applicable do not leave
the section blank, please type the words Not Applicable or N/A).
Extracurricular activities and employment sections (SECTIONS A, B, C, D, E)
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (SECTION F)
 One completed essay (SECTION G)
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