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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.
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. Click
on the link to see a list of current
scholarship recipients.
CNS
MASS Scholarship
These Mathematics and Science Scholars scholarship are 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 from a community
college 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.
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