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Leadership Fellows Program

Cal State Monterey Bay is proud to invite you to apply for the Leadership & Service Fellows Program. More than just a scholarship, this program honors, and provides extensive support, to first-year students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their communities.

We know that leadership is not always about titles—it's about passion, resilience, empathy, and initiative. This year, 100 students are being selected to join a prestigious cohort—those who have balanced academics with responsibilities like leadership in clubs or activities, part-time jobs, caregiving, student government or community activism.

Apply by July 23rd to join a community that believes in your potential and get $2000 in grants to help fund your education!

Program Overview

Scholarship & Award

Students will earn the following:

$2000 in grants ($500/yr for 4 years)
A personal laptop and a backpack
Access to a supportive cohort of students based on shared experience and collective drive
Access to an exclusive leadership seminar series, where students will connect with campus mentors, build leadership skills, and develop their voice as change-makers

Eligibility

To be considered, students must:

Be admitted to CSUMB for Fall 2025
File a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA)

Contact Us

Questions or concerns? Please contact leadershipfellows@csumb.edu for more information about the CSUMB Leadership and Service Fellows Program