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First-time applicants are eligible to apply for an Award that may be renewed annually until completion of their undergraduate degree.

Eligibility Requirements
All college-bound students are welcome to apply!
Priority consideration will be given to those who:

  • Are first-generation college students
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have a 2.5 GPA and above
  • Will be enrolled full-time at a four-year institution
  • Are permanent residents within CA, IL, NY, or TX
  • Are in STEAM or Business majors

Criteria for Renewing an Award
Scholars currently enrolled in the Program are eligible to renew their Award if they:

  • Maintained a minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Attended school full-time for the entire academic year
  • Fulfilled all program requirements including having:
    • Attended Sessions
    • Volunteered a minimum of 20 hours of community service
    • Participated in a minimum of 2 one-on-one meetings with a CSP team member
  • Plan to be enrolled full-time for the entire academic year
  • Submit a renewal application and participate in a renewal interview