Types of Aid

Scholarships

Off-Campus Scholarships

Off-campus scholarships are scholarships that are administered by other organizations not affiliated with CSUSB. Organizations such as community organizations, private companies, religious affiliations, etc. There are many ways for students to find off-campus scholarships. All it takes is time to search for them, and time to apply for all of them. Remember, the more applications you submit the better your chances are that you will win.

Listed below are just a few of the different sources to use when searching for off-campus scholarships. The information below was provided by off-campus organizations.

Army ROTC Scholarships

Through arrangements with Claremont McKenna College and the Department of Military Science at California State University San Bernardino, Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs are available to all qualified CSUSB students. Academic units earned in the program may be counted as elective units toward fulfillment of graduation requirements. Upon graduation and the successful completion of the Army ROTC program leads to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army.  Subsequent service will follow either as an active duty officer, an Army National Guard officer, or as a Reserve officer. Scholarships for 1.5, 2, 3, and 4 years are available to qualified students. Scholarships cover tuition or room and board.  A monthly stipend from $300 to $500 is paid during your participation in the program.  In addition, participants receive a $1200/yr book allowance. Simultaneous participation with an Army National Guard or Reserve unit is also available.  Army ROTC students in this program receive additional pay and benefits.  There are also additional benefits for veterans.  Interested students may obtain more information by calling the Army ROTC Program, California State University San Bernardino  at (909) 537-5533 or the enrollment officer at (909) 286-0113 email jmcb@csusb.edu.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMS)

The Gates Millennium ScholarsProgram (GMS), established in 1999, was initially funded by a $1 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. 

The GMS program is more than just a scholarship. The GMS program offers Gates Millennium Scholars with ACademic Empowerment (ACE)services to encourage academic excellence; mentoring services for academic and personal development; and an online resource center that provides internship, fellowship and scholarship information. For additional information and to apply visit the Gates Millennium Scholars Program website.

SAP America Scholarship Program

This program recognizes outstanding undergraduate students pursuing a degree in business, computer science, mathematics, or engineering. To learn more about the program and its requirements, download the Program Requirements (PDF, 108 KB). To apply for the scholarship program, download the Scholarship Application (DOC, 303 KB). To be considered, applicants are required to submit the completed application, current transcript, resume, paper, and letter of recommendation following the directions listed in Program Requirements, to citizenship.usa@sap.com.
Deadline: May 15, 2007

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and College Access Foundation have partnered to provide scholarship awards to assist outstanding Latinos who are high school seniors from Inland Empire (California counties of Riverside and San Bernardino) and that are planning to enroll at either the University of California-Riverside or California State University of San Bernardino during the 2009-2010 academic year. Selected students may receive the award for four years at $3000 per year. Visit The Hispanic Scholarship Fund website to apply.

The Pathways to Success Program awards scholarships of up to $5,000 per year to Coachella Valley undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and have financial need. Students must demonstrate leadership or involvement in their community or school and have the desire and motivation to succeed. Students must submit two letters of recommendation from a professor, instructor, counselor, or community leader. Applications are available at The Pathways to Success Program and must be postmarked by April 17, 2009.

The National Federation of the Blind is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2007-08 academic year. Scholarship awards range from $3,000 to $10,000. Visit the The National Federation of the Blind website to apply.
Deadline: March 31, 2007

John Gyles Education Awards are available to U.S. citizens, must have minimum 2.7 GPA and have financial need. Visit the John Gyles Education Awards website to apply.
Deadline: June 1, 2007

Scholarship Search Engines

Scholarship Search Engines are tools students can use to locate other scholarship opportunities. Students provide a profile, and the search engine alerts them to scholarship opportunities that match their criteria. Listed below are just a few examples of Scholarship Search Engines that students may use:

FastWEB is one of the largest scholarship search engines on the Internet. It provides access to a searchable database of more than 275,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and student loans available to students.

ScholarshipExperts.com has been helping parents and students find scholarships for over five years. We constantly update our database to provide the most accurate scholarship information available. Forget sorting through books and other websites -- just fill out our free scholarship profile and instantly find out which scholarships fit your unique needs, interests and background.

The Scholarships.com is a free college scholarship search and financial aid information. It assists parents and students in obtaining scholarship awards for college and in exploring all financial aid you may be eligible to receive. It also provides information and resources of local, state, and national scholarships and grant opportunities, in addition to the Federal and private loan options for funding a college education.

Other Information Regarding Scholarships

Not only do we provide you with information on how to find scholarships, but we also try to provide you with information that educates, such as scholarship scams. Listed below are some additional web sites that may be of interest in your quest to learn more about scholarships:

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) web site has information on scholarship scams and how to avoid them.

National Association of Financial Aid Administrators has consumer scholarship tips.

The Federal Student Aid Programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing over $40 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Here you'll find help for every stage of the financial aid process, whether you're in school or out of school.