Scholarships & Awards
Scholarships are awarded as money that can be used to pay for educational expenses. Scholarships do not need to be paid back and are a great way to pay for your expenses.
Make sure to check the scholarship binder regularly for updated scholarship information. We are located on the 3rd floor of the Student Services Building (#47). Fall is the best time to search and apply for scholarships.
When you receive a scholarship that is outside of CSUMB, check the scholarship requirements and notify Ashlie McCallon so we can add your award.
2025-2026 CSUMB Scholarship Application
Welcome to the California State University, Monterey Bay Scholarship website! The 2025-2026 scholarship application is now open. Please submit the scholarship essay and unofficial transcripts. For any questions or concerns, please contact Ashlie McCallon at Amccallon@csumb.edu
An automatic email will be sent to your primary email address upon submitting your scholarship application. The Financial Aid Office will notify all scholarship winners via CSUMB email.
Students who are not selected for a CSUMB Scholarship will also be notified via CSUMB email as soon as time permits.
All scholarship recipients must submit a thank you letter for each scholarship award.
All scholarship winners will receive an award notification email that will include instructions on how to compose and submit a thank you letter. All thank you letters must be received by the deadline given in the award notification letter. Failure to meet the deadline will result in a voided scholarship award.
Other CSUMB and CSU Scholarships
Other CSUMB and CSU scholarship opportunities are available throughout the academic year with different deadlines.