Prepared by
Rhea L. Williamson, Ph.D.
Dean of Research
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Mission statement: HSU
 offer access to affordable,
 prepare responsible
high-quality education
that is responsive to the
needs of a fast-changing
world.
 provide a wide array of
programs and activities
that promote
understanding of social,
economic and
environmental issues
members of diverse
societies
 serve as a catalyst for lifelong learning and personal
development
 create an inclusive
environment of free
inquiry, in which learning
is the highest priority
Research Mission
 In collaboration with nearby industries and
communities, HSU faculty and staff are dedicated to
achieving the university's mission: To enrich the lives
of its students, to transmit knowledge to its students
along with the necessary skills for applying it in the
service of our society, and to expand the base of
knowledge through research and scholarship.
 At HSU, we believe that discovery through research,
creative endeavors and experience energizes the
educational process.
Fabulous Students
Fabulous Faculty
Sources of Student Funding
 Campus-wide
 Department
 Private industry
 Alumni
 Government
Basis for Funding
 Awards are generally based on scholastic
achievement and financial need. All students are
encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as
possible, to lessen their need for loans or part time
work to attend school.
 Some awards are based on Distinct Qualifications:
qualities like leadership, community service,
hardship, and academic achievement in addition
to financial need.
FAFSA for Federal Funds
 In order to receive student financial aid, students need
to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) every school year.
 The process is all done on-line
Student Funding Opportunities
 CSU Doctoral Incentive
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Program
Sally Casanova PreDoctoral Scholar Program
Graduate Equity
Fellowship
CSU Research Competition
Bertha Kalm Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke
Scholarship
McNair Scholarship
Student Research
Assistance
CSU Doctoral Incentive Program
 Lends participants who are full-time doctoral students up
to $10,000 annually to a limit of $30,000 over a five-year
period. The recipients may enroll in any approved doctoral
program, at an accredited university in the United States or
abroad.
 After completion of the doctoral degree, a DIP participant
is extended a 12-month grace period before loan
repayments begin. If the participant obtains a full-time
instructional faculty position in the CSU, the loan principal
and interest are "forgiven" at the rate of 20% for each year
of service. After five years of full time faculty service, the
entire loan amount can be forgiven.
Sponsorship of Grant Agencies
 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
 Program Information: www.nsf.gov/grfp
 Application and deadlines: www.fastlane.nsf.gov
 Email: info@nsfgradfellows.org
 National Defense Science and Engineering
Graduate Fellowship
 Program Information, application and deadlines:
www.asee.org/ndseg
 Email: ndseg@asee.org
NSF Supported Fields
 Chemistry
 Computer and Information
Science and Engineering
 Engineering
 Geosciences
 Life Sciences
 Mathematical Sciences
 Physics and Astronomy
 Psychology
 Social Sciences
Grant Research Fellowship Benefits
 Three years of support
 $30,000 annual stipend
 $10,500 cost-of-education
allowance
 Used at the graduate school
of your choice
National Defense Science and
Engineering Grant Benefits
 Three Year Fellowship Program
 Personal Stipend ($30,500 the first year, $31,000 the second
year, and $31,500 the third year)
 Full tuition and fees, no obligations
 Up to $1,000 in an annual health insurance allowance
 Fellows may choose any U.S. institution for their graduate
studies
What is Missing?
 Prior opportunities are wonderful, but require
advanced knowledge of need, considerable amounts of
paperwork, and a long lag period
 Faculty often have excellent students, who would
benefit from giving a presentation at a conference,
local or national
 Development of a mechanism for funding by students
for students that sets criteria, includes evaluation, and
is promoted by the faculty would fill a void and
promote advanced learning
 ONE STOP SHOP LOCATION FOR DISCOVERY
How Can ASI Help? Examples
 Support Instructionally Related Activities (as at CSU
Fresno)
 Provide ASI Supported Scholarships (as at CSU Long
Beach)
 Initiate a theme-based program that accomplishes our
mission (e.g., community service, sustainability), and
is supported by ASI funds (as at CSU Chico with the
AS Sustainability Fund)
Your ideas and thoughts?
In Conclusion…..
 We are in this together, working towards the same
goals.
 Helping students find ways to graduate smarter, easier,
and sooner helps us, our students, and our community.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING