International Students

Scholarships

International Student Scholarship

CSUMB offers a scholarship opportunity specifically for international students - the International Student Scholarship, designed to cover the non-resident portion of tuition.

To be considered, international students must complete the General Financial Aid Application and follow the instructions below.

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the CSUMB Scholarships Portal.

  2. Scroll through the list of scholarships to find the International Student Scholarship.

  3. Complete the General Scholarship Application. 

  4. Be sure to:

    • Complete the general scholarship application essay. 

    • Upload unofficial transcripts.

    • Select that you are an international student in your application.

    • Clearly describe your financial need in the section that asks about “obstacles.” Financial need is a key requirement for this scholarship.

Note: The scholarship amount may vary by year and is intended to cover the non-resident portion of tuition. 

Additional Scholarship Information

CSUMB scholarships are only available to degree-seeking students at CSUMB, but all students are encouraged to seek out private, government, and non-profit scholarships available from thousands of organizations around the world. Some examples of these include:

Note: CSUMB International Programs does not endorse any specific external scholarship program. The items listed above are to aid students in their search. There are many opportunities available and it is up to the student to find if a scholarship meets their needs.