Child and Adolescent Studies Awards and Scholarships
Dedication to Children, Adolescents, and/or Families (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: The award was established by the Child and Adolescent Studies department to recognize
an individual who has demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of children, adolescents, and /or
families by his/her actions in accordance with knowledge derived from scientific research.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: The award may be for either volunteer efforts or for dedication above the required level in paid
employment.
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
Dedication to Children, Adolescents, and/or Families in International Contexts (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This award was established by Kari Knutson Miller and Greg Miller to recognize an
individual’s dedication to service, scholarship, and/or professional development in international settings,
with a focus on children adolescents, and/or families.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: Must be for international experiences during the time that the individual was a CHAD major and
may be for either volunteer activities or dedication above the required level in international practicum
course or study abroad experience.
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
The James L Gilmore Outstanding Senior-Child and Adolescent Studies Student (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This award was established by James L Gilmore to recognize a senior level student in Child
and Adolescent Studies who exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship, service to the community
and/or university, and commitment to education.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors who have attained
senior status by completing 90 units.
Criteria: Senior status ♦ 3.60 GPA ♦ Community and /or University service
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
The Althea B. McLaren Award for the Arts in Child Development (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the McLaren Endowment to recognize the creative
implementation of art instruction and/or production in working with children and youth.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA Overall ♦ Creative implementation of art instruction and/or production in working with
children and youth
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in the mid-spring from the
Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
Robert B. McLaren Award in Children’s Moral Development (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by McLaren Endowment to recognize a Child and Adolescent
Development major who made contributions in scholarship or practice relevant to the moral education or
character development of children and/or adolescents.
Open To: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA overall ♦ 3.2 GPA in major ♦ Contribution in scholarship or practice relevant to the moral
education or character development of children and/or adolescents
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
Outstanding Lower Division Child and Adolescent Studies Student (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This award was established by the Child and Adolescent Studies department to recognize a
freshman or sophomore level student in Child and Adolescent Studies who exemplifies the highest
standards of scholarship, service to the community and/or university, and commitment to education.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors who are freshmen
or sophomores.
Criteria: 3.60 GPA ♦ Freshman or sophomore status ♦ Community and /or University service
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
Kimberly Perkins Award for Dedication to Academic Excellence
Amount: $1,500 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the parents of Kimberly Perkins to honor her memory and
recognize students for their continued commitment to personal and professional development in
challenging circumstances.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: Nomination
Application Procedure: 1) Confirm nominator (may be self or other-nominated); 2) Complete the
application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503,
(657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
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The Judith V. Ramirez Early Childhood Education Award (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the TitanShops Textbook Requisition Rewards Program in
honor of Judith V. Ramirez. This award recognizes a Child and Adolescent Development major who has
demonstrated special dedication and commitment to improving the quality of services for children ages
birth through 5 years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA overall ♦ 2.8 GPA in major ♦ Demonstration of improving early education services ♦
Involvement with childhood education organizations
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in mid-spring from the Department of
Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458.
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline
The Georgia Rosen/CASSA Service to Department and University Award (Application Information)
Amount: $250 (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the Child and Adolescent Studies department to recognize an
individual who has made significant contributions to the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies
and/or Cal State Fullerton through unpaid endeavors.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Child and Adolescent Development majors.
Criteria: Volunteer efforts
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application packet available in the mid-spring from the
Department of Child and Adolescent Studies, EC-503, (657) 278-8458
Application Deadline: Early March – check department office for deadline