Scholarships, Internships & Other Resources
Cal State San Bernardino is dedicated to supporting its students in their transition into higher education and throughout their academic journey. Our goal is to see students graduate and take what they have learned and experienced into the world and into their communities, and we hope that through scholarship support, we are able to help lighten some of the financial burdens that can be associated with going to college.
As you are preparing to pursue a degree in higher education, it is important to consider all of the various resources you may have at your disposal. From financial aid and on-campus scholarships to Native community and Tribal scholarships, there are many ways to address the money question. We want to make sure that you are equipped with as many resources as possible to navigate the costs and experiences of higher education.
On-Campus Scholarships
The CSUSB On-Campus Scholarships are available to both incoming and continuing students. The 2026-2027 Academic Year application cycle has closed. The 2027-2028 Academic Year application cycle will begin on October 1st.
The review process will begin once the application period ends, and scholarship recipients will be notified via MyCoyote e-mail. Please note that most scholarship recipients will be notified before the start of the Fall 2025 semester. However, some awards may require additional review and could be communicated later in the academic year.
For students interested in applying to our on-campus scholarships, they must submit a central scholarship application through their MyCoyote account. Students only have to submit the CSUSB scholarship application once to be considered for all campus scholarships for which they are eligible. The central application runs from October 1 through March 2 every year. More information on our on-campus scholarships, including Native American and non-Native American scholarships, can be found on our Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
Stay connected and informed by following us on our social media accounts for updates, reminders, and additional scholarship opportunities:
Instagram: CSUSB Financial Aid
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If you have questions, please contact the Scholarships office at (909) 537-7399 or via email at: FAScholarships@csusb.edu.
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Scholarship Endowment
The Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Scholarship Endowment provides funds to help meet the cost of education for students who meet the following criteria:
- Students enrolled at CSUSB in a minimum of twelve (12) units for undergraduate students and six (6) units for graduate students.
- Maintenance of a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level or 3.25 at the graduate level.
- Highest preference will be given to students who express an interest in the study of Indian culture, finance, policy, government and/or infrastructure.
- Scholarships will be renewable for up to five (5) years for undergraduate students and three (3) years for graduate students-providing that the students continue to meet the enrollment and grade point criteria, as well as focusing on the subjects noted above.
Frances D. Morongo Scholarship Endowment
The Frances D. Morongo Scholarship Endowment provides funds to help meet the cost of education for students who meet the following criteria:
- Student must be enrolled at Cal State San Bernardino
- Student must have attended Sherman Indian High School
- OR student must demonstrate an interest in Native American studies
Off-Campus Scholarships
The Rodney T. Matthew, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program
This program assists students in pursuing their educational goals of one vocational program and/or one each of an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees. Scholarships shall be granted to eligible applicants year-round for tuition, mandatory fees, textbooks & related supplies, and school-affiliated housing.
Scholarship Information and Details
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund provides services and scholarship opportunities for qualifying students. The fund offers a number of opportunities year-round so please make sure to visit their website frequently. Scholarships have varying deadlines, which can be accessed by visiting the site with the link posted here.
The American Indian College Fun is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. We encourage applicants to submit their application by May 31, 2025, to receive priority review.
Information: Scholarships for Non-Tribal College StudentsApplication: The American Indian College Fund
Cobell Scholarship
The Cobell Scholarship provides Native American students with funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Please read the full history of the scholarship here: Tribute to Elouise Cobell
CSUSB has other non-Native American scholarship opportunities as well on our Financial Aid & Scholarships website.
Riverside and San Bernardino County Indian Health Services Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship award is to supplement a Native American student’s income in order to pay for his/her educational expenses. The RSBCIHI’s Board of Directors is dedicated to assisting passionate and energetic Native American students who are furthering their education with hopes of giving back to their Native communities. Ideally, these student-recipients could also be the future of the RSBCIHI’s organization, as the company employs those skilled in a variety of different fields, including health and medicine, behavioral health sciences, information technology, accounting, business management, lab technicians, and numerous other vocational fields.
For Further Scholarship Details, Qualifications and Information Visit:
RSBCIHI Scholarship Application
Soboba Foundation, Higher Education Scholarship Guidelines
Applicant Eligibility: Must be an enrolled member or direct decedent of a California Federally Recognized Tribe
Scholarship Information, Deadlines and Application Process
National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian has many resources and internships available for students. They have paid internships as well. Please visit their site for additional information.
CSUSB can assist you in connecting to a representative from the institution. The National Museum of the American Indian may be able to offer you coaching and guidance for those seeking to apply for internships.
California Indian Nations College (CINC)
CSUSB has members serving on the Advisory Board of CINC as we seek to partner with them in promoting higher education access for Native American students throughout the region. CINC is a 2-year junior college which is seeking to become the first fully accredited stand-alone tribal college in California in recent decades. CSUSB frequently partners with CINC for events and for developing strategic plans to serve our diverse groups of students.
Native American Resource Center
The Native American Resource Center functions as a one-stop center for American Indian and Alaskan Native children, youth and families. The center offers behavioral health prevention and early intervention resources, services and programs. The center provides culturally-based services, including outreach and education, family support, parenting, youth empowerment, healthy choice prevention activities, talking circles, drumming circles, workforce development and education assistance utilizing strength-based traditional Native American programs.
GRAND TERRACE
Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
11980 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
Ph: (909) 864-1097 ext. 4795