Alumni Association Scholarship

The Alumni Association scholarships are awarded annually. There are three categories of scholarships offered by the Alumni Association:

1. 1 - $500 scholarship is awarded to any Cal State San Marcos Alumna admitted to a degree or certificate program and enrolled in at least six units. The selection is based on the candidate's academic merit, commitment to community, evidence of good citizenship, leadership potential, and diverse interests.
2. 1 - $500 Cost-of-Books Relief Scholarship is awarded to a student who has financial need and is enrolled in at least 6 units, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is based on the applicants creativity and writing ability demonstrated in a 250-500 word essay.
3. 3 - $250 Parking Cost Relief Scholarships are offered to students enrolled in at least 12 units, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Selection is based on applicant creativity in explaining why s/he should be relieved from parking fees.

The Association believes that, as alumni devoted to the efforts of Cal State San Marcos, it should support fellow and future alumni in furthering their education at the University. Thus, we have created this scholarship to assist in lessening the financial burden associated with realizing professional and personal goals. The Alumni Association considers education as a lifelong process and believes that accessibility and quality must remain hallmarks of the University's tradition.

The Association is committed to strengthening this tradition by providing scholarships, programs, and services that assist Cal State San Marcos and its graduates in making their finest contributions to society.

Application Process

Applications are accepted by the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office (760-750-4850).

How Can I help?

Together we are able to accomplish what we can only imagine as individuals. Many of us want to “give back” to our alma mater, and the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship is one way to give back collectively. If you are interested in giving, please contact the Director of Alumni and Parent Relations at alumni@csusm.edu or call (760) 750-4405.