Cal State Channel Islands is pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships through the Financial Aid and Scholarships office. We are proud to honor the academic talents and achievements of our students and promote their future success.
How to Apply to the CSUCI University Scholarship Program
- Applicants must log in to the CI Scholarships portal and complete their profile.
- Applicants for need-based scholarships must submit a 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Not all scholarships require a financial aid component.
- Must be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, or AB540 Eligible student.
- Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements.
- Must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units for undergraduate students and 8 units for graduate students, for each semester.
Submit your application and all required documents by the deadline of March 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (PDT). Please note that students are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Once you complete the General Scholarship application, a page will appear with additional scholarships you may be eligible for. These scholarships require additional information. Make sure you read through each scholarship and apply to all scholarships for which you are eligible.
If you have questions about the CSUCI University Scholarship Program, please contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships office at scholarships@csuci.edu or 805-437-8530.