California State University (CSU) Administered Scholarships

Cal State East Bay offers student scholarship awards administered by the California State University system. Visit the Web links provided for specific information about criteria and making applications.

William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

These awards recognize students who have overcome adversity, demonstrated financial need, and have attributes of merit including superior academic performance, exemplary community service, and significant personal achievements. For more information visit the CSU Scholarship website.
Closed for 2009 - 2010.

Robert M. Odell Endowment

This scholarship is open to full time Cal State East Bay upper-division or graduate students in public administration with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Strong consideration is given to Public Administration majors specializing in finance, and to first generation college students. For more information see the CSU Scholarship website.

Angelina Aliberti & Lawrence L. Ruggie Endowed 

Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be satisfactorily pursuing a course of study in the humanities, including law and the field of social work, but excluding military sciences. Scholarships are awarded on a rotational basis to all 23 campuses. Two $1,350 scholarships are awarded. For more information see the CSU Scholarship site.
Closed for 2009 - 2010.

Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship

Five scholarships of $1,000 are available for first generation college students enrolled in a CSU teaching credential program. The scholarships rotate between all 23 campuses on an alphabetical basis. For more information see the CSU Scholarship site. Download and complete the application form.
Not Available at Cal State East Bay in 2008-2009

Graduate Equity Fellowships

To apply for a Graduate Equity Fellowship, the student must be a California resident, have been admitted to a Masters program, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 while receiving the fellowship, must enroll in at least 8 units per quarter, must submit a FAFSA and show financial need, and must demonstrate potential to succeed in Graduate school. Visit Graduate Opportunities and Financial Resources for application information.