CSU Systemwide Scholarships

Fly Fishers Club of Orange County Marine Studies Scholarship Fund:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students must be currently enrolled as a CSU student in the academic year
• Be in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the campus Financial Aid Office
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate student in marine-related studies at a CSU campus and must remain a full-time equivalent CSU student during the academic year
• Or must be currently enrolled as a part-time equivalent graduate student in marine-related studies at a CSU campus and must remain a part-time equivalent CSU graduate student during the academic year
• Demonstrate a commitment to community service in the fisheries biology field

This scholarship honors the memory of Richard Fanning, an advocate for educational opportunity, an avid flyfisher and a good friend, whose companionship, advice, and leadership, both on and off the stream, will long be remembered. The Fly Fishers Club of Orange County was founded in 1966 to further the sport of Fly Fishing. In addition to being a way to meet others who enjoy the sport, there were three goals in mind when the club was founded:

• Educating the public,
• Conserving the fisheries, and
• Contributing resources to make fly fishing enjoyable and available to all who are interested.

The club has been working hard to meet its goals by sponsoring clinics and workshops, hosting noteworthy speakers, participating in conservation projects, and contributing its resources to various conservation organizations such as the Federation of Fly Fishers and (FFF), Trout Unlimited (TU), Cal Trout, and the Nature Conservancy. In addition, the club contributes to numerous other conservation activities directly beneficial to fly fishing. The club has made annual scholarships available to CSU students who are studying marine sciences.

• One (1) $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Hampton Scholars Scholarship:

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must be graduates of the California Academy of Mathematics and Science (CAMS).
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need as determined by the campus financial aid office.
• Applicants must be in good academic standing.
• Recipients must remain a California State University full-time equivalent student during the scholarship period.​

The Hampton Scholars Scholarship was funded in honor of Dr. Claudia H. Hampton, the first African American trustee of the California State University and recognizes students who excel academically and exemplify Dr. Hampton’s dedication.
Dr. Claudia H. Hampton served on the California State University Board of Trustees for 20 years from 1974 to 1994; serving as chair for three of those years: from 1979 to 1981. She was a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 25 years, retiring in 1981 as director of the district’s Human and School-Community Relations Resource Office.

• Four (4) $5,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Richard Leffingwell Scholarship:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have a course of study within the fields of business, economics or other disciplines that will serve the applicant in achieving goals relating to nonprofit or public service.
• Have demonstrated an interest in and aspire to a career in nonprofit or public service.
• Demonstrate a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and be in good academic standing.
• Demonstrate financial need as determined by the campus Financial Aid office.
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent upper division or graduate student at a California State University campus and must remain a full-time equivalent student during the scholarship period.
• All students meeting the above requirements are encouraged to apply. A student who is a military veteran, meets the criteria, and is otherwise equal to others in qualifications, will receive favorable consideration.

This scholarship reflects Mr. Leffingwell’s admiration for the university’s commitment to provide opportunities to foster the next generation of students who wish to be instrumental in serving the public.

After graduating with a bachelor’s of science degree from CSU Northridge, and serving as an officer in the US Army, Richard Leffingwell joined the CSU Office of the Chancellor as a member of the trustees’ audit staff. He directed the CSU’s self-supporting financing activities, and later became the director of financing and treasury. Richard worked with trustees, campuses, and the municipal financing community to establish viable systems for financing non-state projects at the 23 CSU campuses before retiring in 2004.

• Two (2) $3,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Robert D. & Dorothy W. Talty Endowment :

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be in good academic standing.
• Be currently enrolled as a full-time equivalent undergraduate or graduate student majoring in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology or computer sciences at a CSU campus.
• Remain a CSU full-time equivalent student during the academic year.

In 2012, the Robert and Dorothy Family Trust established an endowment to provide funds for scholarships for CSU students majoring in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology and computer sciences.

• One (1) $7,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Robert M. Odell Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be in a degree program in public administration.
• Applicants must be in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time, upper-division undergraduate or graduate student in public administration and must remain a full-time student in good standing during the academic year in which the award is received.
• Applicants may not be a previous recipient of this award. Strong consideration will be given to an applicant who is also:
• A public administration major specializing in finance
• A first-generation college student

The California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) established the Robert M. O’Dell endowed scholarship fund in April 1987 to honor the former city treasurer of Los Angeles. The scholarships are awarded on an alternating basis between northern and southern geographic regions of California to the 17 campuses offering degree programs in public administration.

• Four (4) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year. All are welcome to apply.

William & Janet Lahey Art Education and Visual Arts Scholarship Endowment:

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled at a California State University campus at least half-time;
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in art or in one of the visual art specializations;
• Be enrolled in one of the following programs:
• 1. A post baccalaureate program leading to a high school single subject teaching credential in the arts;
• 2. A Master of Fine Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specialization; or
• 3. A Master of Arts program in art or one of the visual arts specializations.
• Be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on an 4.0 scale
• Priority consideration will be given to scholarship applications in the following order:
• 1. First priority will be given to students enrolled in a program leading to a single-subject teaching credential in the arts.
• 2. Second priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in art of one of the visual arts specializations.
• 3. Third priority will be given to eligible students who have a record of volunteer activities in the arts or who are currently engaged in arts volunteer activities in schools or community arts organizations.
  This scholarship supports the CSU Summer Arts program and scholarships for visual arts students, furthering both William’s commitment to education and Jan’s passion for the arts. One scholarship of $10,000 is available for the academic year for students, with priority going to students in a post-baccalaureate program leading to a high school single-subject teaching credential in the arts. The annual scholarship will be sufficient to cover tuition and fees and provide an additional small stipend.

William Lahey served as Assistant Vice Chancellor, Faculty and Staff Affairs from October 1966 until he retired on June 1986. He came to the California State University from federal civil service to the position of Statewide Dean of Faculty. Jan was an avid volunteer with the Long Beach Art Museum and William would invite staff to join them for special receptions and exhibit openings.

If selected as a final nominee, the CSU Foundation will request two letters of recommendation from faculty members who can certify the student’s enrollment in a qualifying program and intent to contribute to art education in the schools or to visual arts may be requested.

• Two (2) $10,000 scholarships will be awarded for the academic year.

Wilson C. Riles Education Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements:

• Recipients must be currently enrolled in a teacher credential program at one of the CSU campuses.
• The minimum enrollment requirement is 6.0 units.
• The minimum grade point average is 3.0.

This scholarship program was established in 2003 to recognize Superintendent Riles’ deep commitment to education through support of students enrolled in California State University teacher credential programs, with preference given to first generation college students.

Working his way through public instruction, Wilson C. Riles began his career in 1940 as a teacher and administrator in Arizona public schools and later became the first elected African American state superintendent of schools in the United States.

*Three (3) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.