President’s Scholars at California State University, Chico
November 30th, 2005 - Posted in ScholarshipThe President’s Scholars Program was launched in September 1995 as a commitment to academic excellence.
This year, ten scholarships of $12,000 each ($3000 per year for four years) will be awarded to freshmen with superior academic accomplishment in high school who enter the University in the fall 2005 semester. In addition to the $12,000 scholarships, a substantial number of $1000 scholarships will be awarded. Recipients of the scholarships will be determined by results of competitive examinations taken at the CSU, Chico campus on Saturday, February 25, 2006. Student involvement in extracurricular activities and a personal statement will also be considered.
How to Compete for a Scholarship
Eligible students will be invited to compete for the prestigious $12,000 and $1000 President’s Scholarships. To qualify for an invitation and to participate in the competition, students must
* Apply for admission to CSU, Chico, during the months of October or November 2005
* Meet the University’s admissions requirements
* Have either a GPA of 3.7 in high school or a GPA of 3.5 in high school AND a 1200 total SAT I score or a 27 composite ACT score
* Complete a form (that will be sent out with the invitation) indicating high school activities, achievements, and volunteer and community work
* Complete a written essay
* Attend the President’s Scholars Competition Day on Saturday, February 25, 2006
All competitors must submit an SAT I or ACT score and high school transcripts (unofficial will do) to the Office of the President no later than January 20, 2006.
For More Information
Write or call:
Sue Hedrick
President’s Scholars Program
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0150
telephone: 530.898.5201
fax: 530.898.5077
e-mail Sue Hedrick at shedrick@csuchico.edu