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Off-Campus Scholarships

Outside/Off-Campus Scholarships

Off-campus scholarships are provided by external organizations not directly affiliated with CSUSB, such as community organizations, private companies, religious groups, and more. While numerous opportunities are available, successfully finding and applying for these scholarships requires time, organization, and persistence. The more scholarships you apply for, the greater your chances of being awarded financial assistance.

Disclaimer

All outside scholarships (e.g., booster club awards, local scholarships) received by CSUSB students, including student-athletes, must be reported to the Financial Aid Office for review within 30 days of receipt. Outside scholarships may impact your individual/team scholarship limits and eligibility, including athletic awards.

Even if funds are received directly from the awarding agency, you are required to report them to both the Financial Aid and Compliance Offices to ensure proper tracking and avoid potential issues with your financial aid or eligibility.

A copy of the external/outside scholarship award letter or email must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to properly manage your account. Students can drop copies either in-person at University Hall-120 or online via the Financial Aid and Scholarships Document Upload Tool, available on our website within 30 days of receipt.

 

Scholarship Search Engines

Scholarship Search Engines are tools students can use to locate other scholarship opportunities. Students provide a profile, and the search engine alerts them to scholarship opportunities that match their criteria. Listed below are just a few examples of Scholarship Search Engines that students may use:

  • FastWEB is one of the largest scholarship search engines on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 275,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students.
  • iGrad Scholarship Search engine
  • The Scholarships.com provides a free college scholarship search and financial aid information. It assists parents and students in obtaining scholarship awards for college and in exploring all financial aid you may be eligible to receive. It also provides information and resources of local, state, and national scholarships and grant opportunities, in addition to the Federal and private loan options for funding a college education.

 

 

Additional Outside Scholarship Resources

Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Scholarships

This scholarship is for first-generation college students who demonstrate not only academic achievement, but also the potential for leadership and contribution to the community.

Amount:                                                 Varies

Additional Application Information:   AHSIE

Deadline:                                               Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information

Army ROTC Scholarships

Through arrangements with Claremont McKenna College and the Department of Military Science at CSUSB Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps program are available to all qualified CSUSB students.

Amount:                                                 Varies                                                

Additional Application Information:   jmcb@csusb.edu

Deadline:                                               Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information

Edison Scholars

Edison Scholars is for eligible high school seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). This $40,000 college scholarship can help reach these goals. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to increasing access to solar power in disadvantaged communities, real issues need bright ideas to create change. This is a chance for students to stand up, advance their education, and be part of the solution.

Amount:                                                 Varies                                                

Additional Application Information:   edisonscholars.com

Deadline:                                               Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information

Pathways to Success Program

The Pathways to Success Program awards scholarships to Coachella Valley undergraduate students who have financial need and demonstrates leadership or involvement in their community or school that have the desire and motivation to succeed.

Amount:                                                  Up to $5,000                                                

Additional Application Information:   The Pathways to Success Program

Deadline:                                                Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information

TELACU College Success Program

This scholarship is for eligible first-generation college students from a low to moderate income household.

Amount:                                                  Up to $5,000                                                

Additional Application Information:   TELACU

Deadline:                                                Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information

IECF The S.L. GIMBEL Foundation Scholarship Fund

Application Information and Form:     The S.L. Gimbel Scholarship

2024-25 Schoettler Scholarship Application

The Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students is a CSU systemwide scholarship, offered to all 23 CSU campuses

Amount:                                                  Varies                                                

Additional Application Information:    Model Fullerton’s website

Deadline:                                                Offered annually; refer to Additional Application Information