Scholarships
There are many competitive scholarships available for College of Education students. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the COE Student Development Committee which selects the recipients for the scholarships or, if required by the criteria for the scholarships, applications of eligible students are sent to the scholarship donor to make the final selection.
General Scholarships include on-campus scholarships and off-campus scholarships. There are over 40 general scholarships available to be awarded to students in our programs. Information on General Scholarships is available online.
Academic Affairs has set an ambitious goal to award and disburse as many Cal State LA scholarships as possible before the start of the fall semester! This will provide our talented students with needed funds before classes begin. It will also allow us to thank our donors in a timely manner and encourage them to continue to support our deserving students and programs.
Cal State LA has over 400 scholarship opportunities to support the educational goals of our students. You can browse the diversity of scholarships available on our Cal State LA Scholarships Application site. The scholarships are made available through the generosity of our University donors, alumni, and friends. And remember, these scholarship opportunities are in addition to the various federal, state, and outside agency financial aid programs!
Department of Special Education and Counseling Grants and Scholarships
Project FLAME (Family-Centered Language and Math in Early Intervention): Funding for Early Childhood Special Education and Visual Impairment Credential Programs
- Focuses on interdisciplinary, family-centered practices supporting early literacy and math development
- Offers $5,000 per semester to cover in-state fees, plus professional development funds
- Scholars receive mentorship and must complete a service requirement following graduation
- Contact: Dr. Ya-Chih Chang ([email protected])
- Learn more / Apply: Project FLAME Application Form
Project ¡BIENVENIDOS!: Bilingual Education Preparation and Network in Visual Impairment and Early Childhood Special Education to Increase and Develop Optimal Supports in Language and Literacy
- Promotes high-quality language and literacy instruction, with emphasis on bilingual and biliteracy education
- Provides $4,500 per semester (Fall/Spring) and $1,500 for Summer, plus up to $500 for childcare, travel, or professional development
- Encourages Spanish-speaking candidates to take the Spanish CSET
- Contact: Dr. Cheryl Kamei-Hannan ([email protected])
- Project CIELO: Culturally Informed Early Learning Opportunities for Early Childhood Special Education and Speech and Language Pathology
Financial Aid
The Center for Student Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting current and prospective students pursue their education at Cal State L.A by awarding scholarships, federal and state grants, and other aid to assist with educational costs.