Application Process
The Online Scholarship Application is available to current CSUSB students and incoming CSUSB 'applicants' with a Coyote ID. The general online application (accessible via MyCoyote) must be submitted electronically by the deadline listed on the application. In addition to the online application and autobiographical statement, a letter of recommendation is required to be uploaded into the application no later than one week after the application deadline by a teacher or faculty member. Students who complete a general application will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible.
2025-2026 Online Scholarship Application - is now officially closed!
The 2025-2026 CSUSB Online Scholarship Application period officially closed on April 21, 2025. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and participation.
The 2026-2027 application cycle is anticipated to open in October 2025. Please check back for further updates and details!
Review, Awarding and Notification Process
Scholarships are typically awarded prior to the start of the Fall semester for the upcoming academic year. During that time, scholarship award notifications will be sent to student Coyote Email Addresses. The award will also be posted to MyCoyote student financial portals. Consideration for additional scholarship awards may continue throughout the academic year.
Requirements
Scholarship Application reviews are expected to begin on or before June 30, 2025, and are overseen by various volunteer committees across the campus and community. Scholarships are typically awarded prior to the start of the Fall semester for the upcoming academic year. Should a student be selected as a scholarship recipient the award notification(s) and Thank You Letter Instructions (if applicable) will be sent to their Student Coyote Email Address. The scholarship award(s) will also be posted to MyCoyote Student Financial Portals.
A complete scholarship application will consist of the following:
- The CSUSB Scholarship On-line Application
- An autobiographical statement
- One online letter of recommendation from a current or previous instructor
For further information, please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships dedicated Scholarship hotline at (909) 537-7399 or email at: FASCHOLARSHIPS@CSUSB.edu