We offer a variety of need-based and merit scholarships that recognize achievement, creativity, leadership, and more.
Scholarships are types of aid that do not need to be repaid. They are designed to recognize, incentivize, and aid students in pursuing academic excellence and leadership roles. Scholarships are merit-based, need-based, or non-need-based and can cover partial or full costs associated with a college education. Obtaining scholarships can significantly mitigate the need for student loans and decrease the necessity for employment while accessing additional funds for college.
As a continuing student, it is crucial to seek out scholarships to help reduce the amount of work and borrowing required to finance one's education. New opportunities may arise as students enter their major, start new activities, or join college organizations. We encourage students to expand their scholarship search to include outside and CSUCI scholarships.
To learn more about the university's scholarship opportunities, visit the Scholarships overview page.
Foundation scholarships are donor funded may have specific criteria based on your unique talents, personal identity, or academic interest and merit. While applicants to CSUCI who submit their FAFSA or CADAA are automatically considered for most scholarships, you may find others which do require an application.
The scholarship application for the 2027-2028 aid year is now open! The deadline to apply is March 2, 2027.
In the selection process, supplementary criteria such as campus or community activities, volunteer work, work experience, and financial need are considered. The scholarship application is available annually from October 1st to March 2nd. To be considered for scholarship opportunities, applicants must log in to the CI Scholarships portal and complete their profile.