Thursday, October 18, 2007

College of Natural Sciences Scholarships at California State University, San Bernardino

CNS Scholarships

The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) provides scholarships to those students majoring in science, health and technology in support of their educational goals. Individuals are selected for scholarship consideration utilizing a variety of criteria, which may include, leadership, talent, academic ability, achievement, motivation, promise, and financial need. CNS offers various scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. The amounts and terms of the awards vary, with some scholarships being renewable over a four-year period. Students applying for scholarships should show exceptional promise and are expected to maintain academic excellence in order to have their scholarship awards renewed. While most scholarships are based on financial need, some are based on merit only, in which case need is not a factor.




 Scholarship:
 Eligibility:
 CNS Academic Scholarship Top 1% High School San Bernardino County Graduates
 CNS MASS Scholarship Top 2% High School Riverside and San Bernardino County Graduates majoring in Mathematics, Computer Science, or the Sciences
 CNS Undergraduate Scholarship New students
 Leon & Marion Pittman Scholarship Freshman completing 1st year
 Fook Fah Liu Scholarship* Computer Science majors
 Peter Wetterlind Scholarship Computer Science majors
 Evelyn Magnuson Scholarship Math majors
 Kim Hughes Scholarship* Math majors
 Nursing Scholarship Nursing major
 Lena Pond Scholarship Nursing major
 Mike Ritter Memorial Scholarship Nursing major
 Nursing Endowed Scholarship* Nursing major
 Frances Crum Scholarship* vNursing major
 Charles Fred Kellers Scholarship* Physics major
 Other 
 Eva Mae Merchant Nursing Loan Nursing major
 *Endowed Scholarship 

These scholarships are awarded to new and continuing students in accordance with the terms of the gifts. Scholarship applications are accepted until / /02. Contact the Financial Aid Office for details. Generally, students must possess a minimum grade point average of 3.0 ("B"). Ordinarily, students applying for scholarships are considered for any for which they may be eligible.


Many students qualify for assistance through other programs not administered by the College of Natural Sciences. They include: Veterans' benefits, dependents of disabled or deceased veterans Social Security Administration State Department of Rehabilitation Bureau of Indian Affairs Cal Grant A/B Pell Grants other public assistance agencies Students can apply directly to the California Student Aid Commission for state-sponsored awards which cover a portion of the expense of required fees. Applications and full information on these awards are available at high schools, community colleges and the California State University, San Bernardino Financial Aid Office. (*Endowed Scholarships)


CNS Academic Scholarship
Top 1% San Bernardino County High School Graduates. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to only the top 1% of graduating High School Seniors who enroll at CSUSB and major in College of
Natural Sciences. This $5,000 award can be renewed for a maximum of 12 quarters. Awardees are required to maintain a high level of academic achievement and service to the University.


CNS MASS Scholarship
This scholarship is made available to students who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics in the College of Natural Sciences. The criteria for selection include the following: top 2% of Riverside or San Bernardino County high school graduates or transfer students with at least a 3.5 GPA. The amount of the award ranges from $100 to $3500 depending upon financial need. Significant benefits accrue to scholarship recipients.


CNS Undergraduate Scholarship
New students. This scholarship is made available to new students who are majoring in a department of the College of Natural Sciences. The criteria for selection may include leadership, talent, academic ability, achievement, motivation, promise, and financial need.


Leon & Marion Pittman Scholarship
Freshman completing 1st year The California State University, San Bernardino, College of Natural Sciences awards the Leon V. and Marion G. Pittman Scholarship annually to a full-time sophomore student majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. The emphasis in selection is on the student's academic record in the freshman year of studies at CSUSB. The most recent award was for $1000.


Fook Fah Liu Scholarship - Computer Science Majors.
Dr. Fook Fah Liu started the computer science program in 1972 and served as chair of the Computer Science Department until1978. The Liu family established the Fook Fah Liu Scholarship to help students majoring in computer Science.


Peter Wetterlind Scholarship - Computer Science Department
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Computer Science.


Evelyn Magnuson Scholarship - Math majors
For new students, must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, attend CSUSB full time, maintain a 3.5 grade point average while attending CSUSB and active in community activities.


Kim Hughes Scholarship - Math majors
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Mathematics.


Nursing Scholarship - Nursing majors
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Nursing.


Lena Pond Scholarship - Nursing majors
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Nursing.


Mike Ritter Memorial Scholarship - Nursing Department
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Nursing.


Nursing Endowed Scholarship - Nursing majors
Annual scholarship given to a student majoring in Nursing.


Frances Crum Scholarship - Nursing majors
Awarded for excellence in Nursing.


Charles Fred Kellers Scholarship - Pre-med, biology, chemistry, and Physics majors.


Eva Mae Merchant Nursing Loan - Nursing major
The Eva Mae Merchant Loan-Scholarship is awarded annually to students in the Education and Nursing Departments. Each award is comprised of a $1,350 scholarship and a $1,350 no-interest loan. A total of $10,800 is awarded.



For more information visit: http://nsci.csusb.edu/

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