CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement

The William Randolph Hearst Foundation established an endowed scholarship fund in 1984 to honor William Randolph Hearst, founder of the Hearst newspaper chain. In 1999, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation partnered with the CSU Board of Trustees to create the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. Contributions from CSU Trustees and private donors increase the value and number of available awards. Special named scholarships will be awarded by the selection committee based on criteria such as studying in the STEM or education fields, veterans, and exemplary community service.

The awards recognize students who have overcome adversity, demonstrated financial need, and have attributes of merit including superior academic performance, significant personal achievements, and exemplary community service. The recipient who receives the highest score by the CSU Foundation scholarship selection committee is designated the Trustee Emeritus Ali C. Razi Scholar and will receive a $18,000 scholarship. Also distributed will be the Reed Scholarship ($12,000), the Hampton Scholarship ($11,000), the Barhorst Scholarship ($10,000), the Galinson Scholarship ($9,000), the Stauffer Scholarship ($9,000), the Hauck Scholarship ($8,000), and sixteen additional $7,000 scholarships.

Criteria:

  • Demonstrate superior academic performance with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 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 undergraduate or graduate student in any major field at a CSU campus and remain a CSU full-time equivalent student during the academic year.

Additional Scholarship Information
Each campus will nominate one (1) student.

Award
Varies
Scopes
CSU System-wide
Deadline
03/11/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. These awards recognize students who have overcome adversity, demonstrated financial need, and have attributes of merit including superior academic performance, significant personal achievements, and exemplary community service. Describe how you demonstrate this.
  2. Upload the first of two letters of reference. This first upload must be from an academic instructor who can attest to your meritorious performance and personal strengths. The letter should speak to your potential for success.
  3. Upload the second of two letters of reference. This second upload can be from a teacher/professor, counselor, or community leader who can attest to your meritorious performance and personal strengths. The letter should speak to your potential for success.
  4. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
  5. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
  6. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
  7. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?

  8. Acceptance of Scholarship Terms


    By submitting this application, I certify that the information is complete and accurate. I understand that scholarships may be denied or withdrawn if any information reported on this application is found to be intentionally misleading or inaccurate. I understand that I must meet all award requirements at the time funds are distributed to me. I authorize the CSU to share my application with reviewers to complete the selection process. In the event that I am selected, I further authorize the CSU to publicize my selection and conduct research related to my future employment. I agree to adhere to all scholarship terms and guidelines as set forth by the California State University Foundation in the current year scholarship criterion which includes the requirement that I remain a student in good standing during the entire academic year. I further agree to repay any scholarship funds as requested by the California State University Foundation on behalf of the scholarship fund donor in the event that I am unable to fulfill my academic commitment for any reason and to notify the Foundation in writing.
    • 1. Confirm
    • 2. Name & Signature (Type Full Name):
    • 3. Today's Date:
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