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.
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 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 their 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 their 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.
Financial Aid Office