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General Scholarship Information
Stanislaus State offers an online scholarship application that allows students to conveniently search and apply for on-campus scholarships opportunities. Each academic year, students can complete a single application to be considered for a wide range of scholarships. Through the online system, applicants can upload required materials such as essays academic transcripts, and other supporting documents and monitor the status of their submissions. Applicants may also electronically request letters of recommendation using the online system. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will announce when the application period opens and encourages all eligible students to apply.
Stanislaus State administers approximately 180 scholarships for incoming and continuing and undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarships may be awarded based on:
Academic merit
Financial need (demonstrated by filing the FAFSA or the California Dream Act (CADAA) each academic year.
Major or field of study
Community service and leadership involvement
Scholarship Application Timeline
Application Opens - Nov. 1, 2025
Application Deadline - March 2, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for Stan State Scholarships
Applicants must be fully matriculated Stan State students.
Full-time enrollment is required for most scholarships unless otherwise specified:
Minimum 12 units for undergraduate and credential students
Minimum 8 units for graduate students
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required (unless otherwise noted in individual scholarship criteria).
Some scholarships may allow half-time enrollment to maintain eligibility.
Scholarship Application Process
Stan State uses an online scholarship application system to help students find and apply for scholarships with one application.
The system automatically filters and matches students with scholarships based on eligibility.
Students can review, apply, and upload required documents directly through the scholarship system.
Access the online scholarship system
Completing the Scholarship Application
All students must complete a general scholarship application.
Some scholarships may require additional documentation such as:
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Must be from current or former teachers/faculty members unless otherwise noted.
Requested electronically through the online scholarship system.
Academic Transcripts or other supporting documents.
Need- Based Scholarships
Students applying for scholarships that require financial need must complete one of the following by the priority deadline:
FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid), or
Dream Act Application (CADAA)
2026-2027 Priority Deadline:
March 2, 2026
Note: Being ineligible for Federal or State Aid does not disqualify students from non-need-based scholarships.
After You Submit Your Application
Application review begins after the deadline (March 2, 2026).
Award notifications begin in June and continue through the fall semester.
Recipients will receive notifications through their Stanislaus State email.
Students can log in anytime to check their application status.
Recipients will be notified via email if a donor thank you letter is required.
Funds will not be released until a thank-you letter is received by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Upload your thank-you letter using the "Thank You Letter" icon or use the link provided in your scholarship email notification.
Application, Selection & Disbursement
Application Steps
Select the Stan State Online Scholarship Application Link.
Enter all required information.
Complete all required fields and submit by deadline.
Selection Process
Review committees evaluate eligible applicants.
Selected recipients receive award notifications via your Stanislaus State email.
Recipients must submit donor thank-you letters.
Financial aid packages are updated to include award scholarships.
Denial notifications are sent after Fall census for students not selected.
Disbursement
Scholarship begin awarding in June and continue through the start of fall semester.
Disbursement occurs weekly, starting no earlier than two weeks before each semester begins.
Student should regularly check their MyStanState portal account for:
Holds
To-Do List items that could delay disbursement
Important Reminders
Applying for scholarships and financial aid is FREE. No payment is required to apply to receive information.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office does not request or process information over the phone.
Scholarship Workshops
Upcoming Workshops:
2026-2027 Workshop Schedule
Recordings:
Watch Video: Pre-recorded Scholarship Presentation - Nov. 20, 2025
Contact Information
Phone: (
209) 667-3336
Email:
Scholarships@csustan.edu
Updated: November 21, 2025
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Skip to main content
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Financial Aid & Scholarship
Apply for Aid & Stay Updated
Cost of Attendance & Net Price
Dates & Deadlines
Financial Aid Basics
Financial Aid Resources
Financial Wellness
Professional Judgment
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Scholarship Information
Off-Campus Scholarships
Student Employment Programs
Student Parent Resource Hub
Submitting Documentation
Summer Financial Aid
Terms of Your Award
Contact Information
Contact Information
(209) 667-3336
Financial_Aid@csustan.edu
Mary Stuart Rogers, MSR 100
Division of Academic Affairs
General Scholarship Information
Stanislaus State offers an online scholarship application that allows students to conveniently search and apply for on-campus scholarships opportunities. Each academic year, students can complete a single application to be considered for a wide range of scholarships. Through the online system, applicants can upload required materials such as essays academic transcripts, and other supporting documents and monitor the status of their submissions. Applicants may also electronically request letters of recommendation using the online system. The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office will announce when the application period opens and encourages all eligible students to apply.
Stanislaus State administers approximately 180 scholarships for incoming and continuing and undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarships may be awarded based on:
Academic merit
Financial need (demonstrated by filing the FAFSA or the California Dream Act (CADAA) each academic year.
Major or field of study
Community service and leadership involvement
Scholarship Application Timeline
Application Opens - Nov. 1, 2025
Application Deadline - March 2, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for Stan State Scholarships
Applicants must be fully matriculated Stan State students.
Full-time enrollment is required for most scholarships unless otherwise specified:
Minimum 12 units for undergraduate and credential students
Minimum 8 units for graduate students
Minimum GPA of 3.0 required (unless otherwise noted in individual scholarship criteria).
Some scholarships may allow half-time enrollment to maintain eligibility.
Scholarship Application Process
Stan State uses an online scholarship application system to help students find and apply for scholarships with one application.
The system automatically filters and matches students with scholarships based on eligibility.
Students can review, apply, and upload required documents directly through the scholarship system.
Access the online scholarship system
Completing the Scholarship Application
All students must complete a general scholarship application.
Some scholarships may require additional documentation such as:
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
Must be from current or former teachers/faculty members unless otherwise noted.
Requested electronically through the online scholarship system.
Academic Transcripts or other supporting documents.
Need- Based Scholarships
Students applying for scholarships that require financial need must complete one of the following by the priority deadline:
FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid), or
Dream Act Application (CADAA)
2026-2027 Priority Deadline:
March 2, 2026
Note: Being ineligible for Federal or State Aid does not disqualify students from non-need-based scholarships.
After You Submit Your Application
Application review begins after the deadline (March 2, 2026).
Award notifications begin in June and continue through the fall semester.
Recipients will receive notifications through their Stanislaus State email.
Students can log in anytime to check their application status.
Recipients will be notified via email if a donor thank you letter is required.
Funds will not be released until a thank-you letter is received by the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
Upload your thank-you letter using the "Thank You Letter" icon or use the link provided in your scholarship email notification.
Application, Selection & Disbursement
Application Steps
Select the Stan State Online Scholarship Application Link.
Enter all required information.
Complete all required fields and submit by deadline.
Selection Process
Review committees evaluate eligible applicants.
Selected recipients receive award notifications via your Stanislaus State email.
Recipients must submit donor thank-you letters.
Financial aid packages are updated to include award scholarships.
Denial notifications are sent after Fall census for students not selected.
Disbursement
Scholarship begin awarding in June and continue through the start of fall semester.
Disbursement occurs weekly, starting no earlier than two weeks before each semester begins.
Student should regularly check their MyStanState portal account for:
Holds
To-Do List items that could delay disbursement
Important Reminders
Applying for scholarships and financial aid is FREE. No payment is required to apply to receive information.
The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office does not request or process information over the phone.
Scholarship Workshops
Upcoming Workshops:
2026-2027 Workshop Schedule
Recordings:
Watch Video: Pre-recorded Scholarship Presentation - Nov. 20, 2025
Contact Information
Phone: (
209) 667-3336
Email:
Scholarships@csustan.edu
Updated: November 21, 2025
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