External Scholarship Opportunities
The CSUMB Financial Aid Office has compiled a list of external scholarships that are offered through private agencies and organizations. Please be advised the CSUMB Financial Aid Office is impartial to the views and opinions of the scholarships complied in the list. The website will be continuously updated and new scholarships will be posted when they become available. Eligibility requirements and application deadlines may change without our knowledge. All requested materials should be submitted to the address indicated on the application and/or website.
We advise students to thoroughly research an organization prior to submitting a scholarship application. Any student using the Internet to apply for scholarships should be aware of possible scams.
California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation Scholarship
The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation (CLLCF) is pleased to invite all qualified California residents to apply for a scholarship. This scholarship program was established to assist deserving students by offering financial assistance to help meet educational expenses. Please see website below for application and application requirements.
Teacher.org scholarship program
Teacher.org is a teacher advocacy site for students interested in considering teaching (and many other avenues within the field of Education) as a career.
We offer yearly $2,5000 scholarship for college students studying to become teachers or work in the field of education. The "Inspire Our Future" scholarship is open to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral candidates.
Applicants can major in the following:
Child Development (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), Early Childhood Education (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), Education (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), Educational Administration (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), Secondary Education (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate), and Special Education (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
For students studying Elementary Education, view the Elementary Education Degree scholarship.
In addition to our own scholarship, we inform prospective teachers about many other scholarship opportunities that are available to them. View Teaching Scholarships and Grants.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Scholarship
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities' (HACU) Scholarship Program will have more than $300,000 available in scholarships this upcoming school year. As a benefit of CSUMB's membership with HACU, students are encouraged to apply for the HACU Scholarship Program. Please note that applicants must be attending a HACU member institution at the time scholarship awards are made. Visit HACU's website for a complete listing of HACU members.
HACU scholarships are available for the following majors:
Accounting - HACU Deloitte Student Leadership Award $10,000
MarketingEngineering
Finance
Motor sport industry
International business
Computer sciences
Merchandising
Business administration
Information technology
Some scholarship programs welcome all majors to apply.
Monterey County Film Commission scholarship
Available to: Undergraduate/Graduate students
Deadline: Varies
Award Range: $1,000-2,000
Minimum G.P.A: 2.5
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a resident of Monterey County
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
Available to: Undergraduate/Graduate students
Deadline: Varies
Award Range: $500-1,000
Minimum G.P.A: Varies
Citizenship: Not required
Eligibility Requirements: Must be admitted or enrolled in a full-time undergraduate/graduate program of study in an accredited four-year college or university.
Additional websites
Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard Student Resources
Carmel International Film Festival Scholarship
College and Financial Aid Guide for AB540: Undocumented & Immigrant Students