About the President’s Scholars Program
California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is a special learning community that welcomes students as active partners in a distinctive educational experience. CSUCI seeks students who enjoy a campus environment where their voices and beliefs are embraced, valued and respected. CSUCI students learn to think critically from professors who become mentors and sources of inspiration.
The CSUCI President’s Scholars Program provides scholarships that include financial assistance to entering students whose outstanding academic achievement and character will be enhanced and enriched in a nurturing environment that emphasizes commitment, success and service.
Back row (left to right): Staff Advisor Dr. Monica Rivas, Faculty Advisor Dr. Kimmy Kee-Rose, Scholar Addy Piper, Chief of Staff Dr. Kaia Tollefson, Scholar Soren Jacobsen
Front Row (left to right): Faculty Advisor Dr. Ekin Pehlivan, Executive Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships Sunshine Garcia, President Richard Yao, Scholar Martha Maldonado-Arias, Scholar Hector Tovar Villeda, Alex Padilla (program coordinator)
Not pictured: Faculty Advisor Dr. Luis Sánchez, Faculty Advisor Dr. Ruben Alarcon, Scholar Zayreth Guardado,
CSUCI President’s Scholars are encouraged to explore their talents, achieve their aspirations, and to strive to make a difference in society. They learn about the world and they learn about themselves. On campus, they become part of a diverse and close-knit community of students, faculty, and staff. CSUCI President’s Scholars are given the tools to prepare for lives of scholarship, leadership, and service.
High school students who have distinguished themselves academically are encouraged to become a CSUCI President’s Scholar by applying for this scholarship established through a generous endowment from the Pierre Claeyssens family. The scholarship includes full California state resident fees, a $600 per semester credit at the University bookstore, and use of a laptop computer. The scholarship is renewable for 4 years. In addition, on-campus room and board will be included for a student who is also a National Merit finalist or semifinalist.
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