CSUF scholarships for international students?

Hi! I'm an international student interested in studying at CSUF and was wondering what scholarship opportunities are out there. Any tips or insights on where I should start looking?

CSUF (California State University, Fullerton) does offer several scholarships for international students:

1. International Student Scholarships: These are merit-based and are available to new international students (both undergraduate and graduate) at CSUF. The number of awards might vary each year.

2. Beca Mexico Fullerton Scholarship: This scholarship is specifically available for Mexican citizens planning to study in CSUF. The scholarship mostly covers tuition and fees.

3. Some departments within CSUF also offer department-specific scholarships, which international students can apply for if they meet the criteria. For example, the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics offers scholarship opportunities for its students.

The first step to applying for these scholarships, is to visit the CSUF website or contact the International Students Admissions office, where they provide detailed information on the application requirements, process, and deadlines.

In addition to looking at scholarship opportunities directly from CSUF, I would also consider looking into external scholarship programs. There are numerous organizations or foundations that offer scholarships for international students studying in the U.S. You can find these scholarships on various platforms like Appily or even on scholarship-specific platforms. Remember, you'll need to carefully read each scholarship's requirements to make sure you are eligible before applying.

Lastly, don't dismiss the value of smaller scholarships. While it might be tempting to only apply for those with bigger monetary awards, the smaller ones tend to have less competition and the money can still contribute to reducing your education costs.

Remember that scholarship applications often require some additional work such as writing essays or providing recommendation letters, so it’s a good idea to plan and start early. Best of luck with your scholarship search!