At CSULB, scholarships in Academic Affairs play a pivotal role in supporting students’ academic journeys – including Graduate Equity Fellowships for our CSULB graduate students! Scholarships empower students to engage in research, community projects, and other extracurricular activities that enhance their holistic educational experience. By, alleviating financial barriers, we are fostering a more inclusive academic environment where talent and dedication are the primary determinants of success. Through these scholarships, CSULB's Academic Affairs division remains committed to cultivating the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders.
President’s Scholarships
President’s Scholarships continues to be the most prestigious merit award granted by CSULB. In its 25-year history, President’s Scholarships have served as a competitive recruitment tool to attract and retain some of the best and brightest students across California and the country. Each of the 115 Scholars enrolled at CSULB, are accomplished in their own right – top graduates of their high schools, leaders in their field of study, active across campus, and involved in their communities. President’s Scholars raise the bar for their peers and for the university, and their contributions and leadership will leave a mark on the world.
Graduate Equity Fellowship
The Graduate Equity Fellowship (GEF) provides financial support to master’s and doctoral students who contribute to diversity, advance equity, and/or promote/contribute to the public good in their field of study either via scholarship, research, and creative efforts.
CSULB's Graduate Equity Fellowship empowers future generations of diverse scholars and leaders. The Graduate Equity Fellowship provides crucial funding for master's and doctoral students who are advancing equity, diversity, and public good through their research, creative efforts, and community engagement. These students are tackling complex issues facing our society and pioneering innovative solutions. With your gift, you can invest in their academic journeys and enable them to fully dedicate themselves to their studies and make meaningful impacts in their fields. The benefits of your generosity will ripple outward, as Graduate Fellows gain knowledge and experiences that they will carry into their future careers.
Long Beach State Promise Award
The Long Beach State Promise Award provides critical support for local students striving to earn a college degree. This $500 scholarship is exclusively for CSULB students who graduated from Long Beach schools. By giving to this fund on Giving Tuesday, you can help more students access life-changing educational opportunities. Your donation will empower promising scholars to persist through graduation and build skills to achieve their dreams. Join us in investing in the brighter futures of Long Beach youth. With your support, the College Promise Award can continue opening doors for students who are the first in their families to attend college.