Matador Scholarship Program

The Matador Scholarship program recognizes students who excel academically and who demonstrate financial need (must complete a financial aid application). Over the years, thousands of students have been awarded scholarships through the Matador Scholarship Program.

Must file a financial aid application by March Priority Deadline. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for incoming freshmen, transfer students and current Northridge undergraduates Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for incoming and current Northridge graduate students Full-time enrollment (12 units for undergraduate and credential students, 8 units for graduate students) each semester scholarship funds are received Pursuing your first bachelor's or master's degree, or credential

Matador Scholarship Program awards ranging from $250 to $8000.

Begin the scholarship application process using our online application. You may be required to attach or request the following documents: Degree Progress Reports or unofficial transcripts must be uploaded through the online application. Letters of recommendation Personal statement or essays Unofficial transcripts if you are a freshman, transfer student or incoming graduate student A copy of a Degree Progress Report if you are a current CSUN student Unfortunately, not everyone who applies for the Matador Scholarship Program will be awarded. Scholarships are a competitive process. Recipients will be notified sometime in fall semester via their official CSUN e-mail address. Applicants may check their application status by logging into the myMatadorScholarships portal and clicking on ‘My Applications’