President's Scholars Program
About the Program
Under the leadership of President F. King Alexander, the President’s Scholars Program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) continues to be the premier scholarship of its kind in the state. Recognized by the California Legislature, the program provides California high school seniors who are qualifying valedictorians from accredited high schools or National Scholars (National Merit Semifinalists/Finalists, National Achievement Program Semifinalists/ Finalists, and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars) an opportunity to compete for an exceptional package that includes:
- Full payment of in-state tuition and general student fees
- Highest priority registration
- Paid housing in campus residence halls
- Sponsored meal plan (for National scholars only)
- Automatic acceptance to the University Honors Program
- Personalized academic advising
- Exclusive access to the President’s Scholars Center, including computer lab and study lounge
- Opportunity for international study abroad programs
- Special recognition at commencement with the President’s Scholar medallion
- Four-year degree completion option
- Campus student parking privileges
- Annual book allowance
The four-year scholarship is renewable annually based on maintenance of satisfactory academic progress.
Application Process - Fall 2013
The CSULB President’s Scholars Program provides California high school seniors who are qualifying valedictorians from accredited high schools, or National Scholars (National Merit Semifinalists/Finalists, National Achievement Program Semifinalists/Finalists and National Hispanic Recognition Scholars) an opportunity to compete for an exceptional full scholarship package. In order to apply for the President’s Scholarship, high school seniors must first file a separate online CSULB admission application at www.csumentor.eduby Friday, November 30, 2012. The President’s Scholars Program application will be available online starting from Monday, October 1, 2012 through Wednesday, January 2, 2013 atwww.csulb.edu/presidents_scholars/student_application.Following the completion of the online application, applicants should review the confirmation page for the information on additional documents required to complete the President’s Scholarship application packet.
Please check with your high school counselor or call to receive more information about the President’s Scholars Program and the online application.
President's Scholars Program application deadline checklist.