Scholarships/Awards
College of Health and Human Development‐Scholarship
Amount: $500 for undergraduate award and $500 for graduate award (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by the College of Health and Human
Development to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated strong academic performance
and leadership to the College.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing majors in the College of Health and Human Development who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree, and who have not previously received a College award. One award at each level after one semester of enrollment at Cal State Fullerton.
Criteria: Full-Time Enrollment ♦ minimum 3.0 GPA ♦ College, Departmental or Community Service
Participation or Leadership ♦ Financial Need
Application Procedure: 1) 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024; 2) Provide a résumé documenting leadership positions held within the College or the University (e.g., clubs, organizations, Inter-Club Council); and 3) Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts; and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the application.
Application Deadline: 1st Thursday March
Timothy S. Ray Scholarship Fund
Amount: $500 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the parents of Timothy S. Ray to honor his memory and to assist students who are preparing for a career in the helping professions.
Open To: This scholarship is open to continuing full-time juniors and seniors majoring in Human Services or Child and Adolescent Studies at Cal State Fullerton.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement ♦ Financial need ♦ Community service activities
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024; 2) Provide a résumé documenting leadership positions held within the College or the University (e.g., clubs, organizations, Inter-Club Council); and 3) Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts; and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the application.
Application Deadline: 1st Thursday March
PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS (Undergraduates and Graduates)
Public Health Department Service Award
Amount: $250.
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the Titan Shops and administered by the Public Health
Department. Titan Shops scholarship funding is awarded to academic departments biannually.
The award recognizes a Public Health/Health Science major or Master of Public Health graduate student who has demonstrated solid academic performance, as well as service to the department and
community.
Open to: The award is open to Public Health/Health Science majors and Master of Public Health
students.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA ♦ Community service.
Application Procedure: By department recommendation.
Nomination Deadline: Spring semester.
Drs. Leslie and Dick Richards Endowment Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (Subject to funding).
Established by: This scholarship was endowed by Drs. Leslie and Dick Richards of Anaheim, CA, and is
awarded to students to assist them in meeting educational expenses.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing enrolled students in the departments of
Kinesiology, Public Health, and Social Work who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
Criteria: Financial need ♦ Full-time student ♦ Minimum 2.9 GPA overall ♦ This is an annual scholarship, and all students (previous recipients are eligible) must apply on a yearly basis.
Application Procedure: 1) To access the application, go to your CSUF portal (be sure to use the new portal) and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the onscreen instructions and be sure to answer all the questions. 2) Provide a résumé documenting leadership positions held within the College or the University (e.g., clubs, organizations, Inter-Club Council); 3) Attach unofficial copies of transcripts; and 4) If receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the application.
Application Deadline: March 1st
Kathryn T McCarty Scholarship
Amount: $250.
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Public Health Department in honor of
benefactor Kay T. McCarty to honor scholastic achievement and outstanding research ability.
Open to: Graduate or undergraduates in the Public Health Department who are working in a research
capacity.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA undergraduate/ 3.2 GPA graduate ♦ Scholastic achievement ♦ Community/university
service ♦ Research experience ♦ Promise.
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application; 2) Attach a copy of resume; 3) Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts, and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the
application; and 4) Upload a 500-word essay describing your personal experience serving in diverse
communities.
Application Deadline: March 1st
Iran Navies Community Service Scholarship
Amount: $250 (2 awards).
Established by: This scholarship is in honor of a beloved mother and grandmother, and is presented to
an undergraduate student to provide financial assistance for academic excellence and outstanding
leadership and community service qualities. Iran Navaie touched many in her life. She left a great
impression that will linger with all who knew and loved her. She was an active member in the
community and strongly believed in leadership, helping others, and giving back to the community.
Additionally, she was a strong advocate for higher education. She contributed a portion of her income to help ill patients who were having financial difficulty, abused women, as well as providing food, clothes, and toys to orphan children. An example of her service was providing shelter to needy individuals.
Open to: The scholarship is open to Public Health majors who exemplify leadership through campus
and/or community involvement. Strong applicants have helped a community envision the future,
identify paths to success and carry out a vision, and have exhibited integrity, collaboration, intellectual,
emotional and social growth.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA ♦ Community service.
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the
onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application; 2) Attach a copy of resume; 3) Attach a
copy of unofficial transcripts, and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the
application; and 4) Upload a 500-word essay describing your personal experience serving in diverse
communities.
Application Deadline: March 1st
UNDERGRADUATE PUBH SCHOLARSHIPS
Public Health Academic Achievement Award
Amount: $50 (subject to funding).
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the Titan Shops and administered by the Public Health
Department. Titan Shops scholarship funding is awarded to academic departments biannually. The award recognizes graduating Public Health/Health Science majors who have demonstrated
exemplary academic performance.
Open to: The award is open to graduating Public Health/Health Science majors.
Criteria: 3.9 – 4.0 GPA summa cum laude.
Application Procedure: By department recommendation.
Nomination Deadline: Spring semester.
Jessie Jones Lifespan Wellness Fellowship
Amount: $1,000.
Established by: This fellowship was established by Professors Emeriti Jessie Jones and Roberta Rikli
to promote the engagement of undergraduate students in high-impact health promotion practices
that improve the health of underserved communities.
Open to: Continuing undergraduate Public Health/Health Science majors who are working with
underserved communities.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA or higher. ♦ Prior work with underserved communities. ♦ Bilingual language ability is
a plus.
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the
onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application; 2) Attach a copy of resume; 3) Attach a
copy of unofficial transcripts, and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the
application; and 4) Upload a 500-word essay describing your personal experience serving in diverse
communities.
Application Deadline: March 1st
GRADUATE PUBH SCHOLARSHIPS
Public Health Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Amount: $250 (subject to funding).
Established by: This award was established by the Public Health Department to recognize outstanding
academic achievement, community/university service, and professional promise.
Open to: Nomination for this award is open to graduating Master of Public Health students in the
Department of Public Health.
Criteria: Outstanding academic achievement ♦ Community/university service ♦ Professional promise ♦ Nomination by faculty.
Application Procedure: By faculty nomination only.
Nomination Deadline: Spring semester.
Walter R. Duhn Public Health Community Engagement Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$2,500 (Subject to funding).
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by an anonymous donor to honor Walter
R. Duhn by assisting graduate students in their academic journey within the Department of Public
Health. The scholarship is intended for students who have demonstrated civic engagement in diverse
communities.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing enrolled students in the department of
Public Health who are pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.
Criteria: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or above and in good academic standing. ♦
Evidence of ongoing commitment to complete the MPH degree. ♦ Campus or community involvement
in diverse communities (extracurricular activities, achievements will be considered). ♦ Preference will
be given to students who demonstrate financial need through the application process.
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” app on the left hand side. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024; 2) Attach a copy of your resume; 3) Attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts, and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the application; and 4) Upload a 500-word essay describing your personal experience serving in diverse communities.
Application Deadline: 1st Thursday March
Marie Kalmantis Public Health Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250.
Established by: This scholarship is established by the Public Health Department. The scholarship is in honor and memory of Marie Kalmantis, a former MPH graduate student who passed away.
Open to: The scholarship is open to continuing Master of Public Health graduate students who have
completed (or in the process of completing) at least 6 units toward their advanced degree.
Criteria: 3.2 GPA ♦ Scholastic achievement ♦ Community and/or department service.
Application Procedure: 1) Log into your CSUF portal and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the Scholarship Application; 2) Attach a copy of resume; 3) Attach a
copy of unofficial transcripts, and if receiving Financial Aid, attach a copy of your award to the
application; and 4) Upload a 500-word essay describing your personal experience serving in diverse
communities.
Application Deadline: March 1st
