Sandy Salemi Cangiano Endowed Scholarship

To provide a scholarship to support a student majoring in Italian/ Italian studies OR a study-abroad student currently in CSULB coursework (ITAL 494) in Italy.

Criteria:

  • Must be an Italian Studies Majors and/or travel expenses associated with students studying abroad enrolled in CSULB coursework (ITA 494) in Italy;
  • Must be an undergraduate or graduate student;
  • Must be a continuing student;
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher;
  • Must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Scholarship Information:

  • PRIORITY will be given to those students who have not received a scholarship from the Romance, German, Russian Languages and Literature (RGLL) department over the past two years, but all are encouraged to apply
  • PRIORITY given to Majors and Minors in RGRLL
  • STUDENTS must be enrolled and have a GPA 3.0 or higher (unless otherwise specified in the scholarship details)
  • STUDENTS must have completed a minimum of one full semester at CSULB before being eligible for an award
  • Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Chair of the Graziadio Center for Italian Studies

Donor
Sandy Salemi Cangiano
Award
up to $2,500.00
Scopes
College of Liberal Arts, Romance, German, Russian, Languages & Literatures
Deadline
03/02/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload a screenshot of your most recent Financial Aid and Scholarships Award Summary from MyCSULB. If you do not receive financial aid, attach a copy of the View Financial Aid page (this page will be blank) on MyCSULB to demonstrate that you do not receive any aid.

    Visit MyCSULB Financial Aid Information Page and expand the section, 'VIEW YOUR FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS' for instructions on how to access this information.
  2. Please upload your unofficial transcript from MyCSULB. Submit in .pdf format only.
  3. Upload your resume (1-2 pages)
  4. Explanation: Briefly describe your qualifications for scholarship support and the significance of the approved program of choice for your broader academic/personal goals. Include in your explanation your community, professional, or university activities that promote language and culture for language of scholarship and your plans post-graduation.
  5. Use of Funds: Describe how you intend to use the scholarship funds if they are awarded to you. Include in your description any relevant financial need (if applicable) and how funds will help you achieve our academic goals.