NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2025 AOA SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE AWARD

In the fall of each year, the AOA Executive Committee, as the Association's governing body, seeks  nominations for the  AOA Scholarship of Excellence Award.  The purpose of the award is to recognize California State University (CSU) students with scholarship funds to support academic and academic-related expenses.  The basis for scholarship awards shall be a combination of academic excellence and service to the campus or community, particularly to a CSU auxiliary or a nonprofit organization.  Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate a history of service to auxiliary organizations at their campus of origin or throughout the California State University system.  Examples include but are not limited to, serving as a member of an auxiliary organization governing board, volunteering time for a child development center or community service nonprofit organization, conducting scholarly research on an externally awarded contract or grant, promoting the mission of an auxiliary organization through committee or volunteer work, or by serving as an elected or appointed student leader. 

This year, AOA shall fund scholarships for up to two CSU students that meet the required award eligibility criteria, with up to $5,000.00 awarded to each student awardee.

AOA is seeking applications from students that meet the following required minimum qualifications:
-Must be a currently enrolled full-time undergraduate or graduate CSU Student with at least one more academic year of full-time coursework.  (Full-time status is defined as taking at least twelve (12) semester units or nine (9) quarter units);
-Must Possess a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA);
-Must be in good standing with the student's university;
-Must be able to demonstrate service to a CSU Auxiliary or non-profit organization.

If you know of a student that is worthy of this award, we encourage you to share this notice with that student, and ask that they review the following application processes.

Application Process for AOA Scholarship of Excellence
Eligible student applicants are invited to view the application process and apply for the AOA Scholarship of Excellence by opening the following link.  All completed applications are to be submitted and received by AOA by 5:00 P.M., October 15, 2024.

View AOA Scholarship of Excellence Application Process and Apply Here

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Cyndi Farrington, Chair, Scholarship of Excellence Selection Committee at Cyndi.farrington@csulb.edu.