SCHOLARSHIPS

Cal State L.A.'s College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology is committed to helping students find adequate financial assistance to complete their undergraduate or graduate curriculum. As such, the following list of scholarships are open to Engineering and Technology students for each academic year. Scholarship amounts range from $100 to $1,000. In order to be considered for an Engineering and Technology scholarship, students must file a Cal State L.A. Scholarship Application by the stated deadline (usually in March or April).  The application can be obtained by clicking on the above link, from Cal State L.A.'s Scholarship Office (SA118), or from the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Office (KH D-151). 

  • Richard Griffin Scholarship: One award will be given to an Electrical and Computer Engineering major who is a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Kenneth Hayworth Memorial Scholarship: One award will be given to an Engineering major who is a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need.
  • Sean King Memorial Scholarship: One award will be given to a student majoring in Engineering who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in student organizations.  Minimum GPA 3.0.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • L.A. County Foundation of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors Scholarship: One award will be given to an upper division Civil Engineering student who has an overall minimum GPA of 3.25 (as well as a minimum GPA of 3.25 in completed Civil Engineering courses).
  • L.A. Department of Water and Power/Alex Radin Perpetual Scholarship: Three to four awards will be given to Engineering students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required. Civil Engineering applicants must have coursework in civil, structural, water resources, or environmental areas. Electrical Engineering applicants must have coursework in general electric or power systems. Mechanical Engineering applicants must have coursework in mechanical or energy areas.  Must demonstrate financial need. 
  • Martin Roden Electrical Engineering Scholarship: Ten awards will be given to full-time, undergraduate Electrical Engineering students.  Applicants must have a strong GPA and be involved in professional activities.
  • Sikand Scholarship Fund: Two awards will be given to junior- or senior-level Civil Engineering students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • David and Susan Wilstein: One award will be given to a full-time Civil Engineering major with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Fred Zahrt, Jr./Epsilon Pi Tau: One award will be given to an outstanding student in the Department of Technology. Special consideration will be given to Epsilon Pi Tau members.
  • Civil Engineering Faculty Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate Civil Engineering major.  Minimum GPA of 2.5.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate in Electrical & Computer Engineering.  Minimum GPA of 2.5.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Technology Faculty Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate Technology major.  Minimum GPA of 2.5  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Fire Protection Administration Scholarship:  One award will go to a student in the Fire Protection Administration Program in the Department of Technology.
  • Carl & Karen Haase Scholarship:  One award will go to an undergraduate Engineering major.  Minimum GPA of 2.5  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Richard Hoffman Memorial Scholarship:  Three awards will go to students who are Printing Management majors or preparing for a career as a Graphic Arts educator.  Minimum GPA of 2.75, possible renewal based on performance review.
  • Industry Advisory Board Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology who has a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • Ray and Kathy Landis Scholarship:  One award will go to a full-time undergraduate majoring in Engineering or Technology.  A Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
  • Mechanical Engineering Faculty Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.5.  Must demonstrate financial need.
  • College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology Alumni Scholarship:  At least one award will go to an undergraduate in the College of Engineering & Technology.  Minimum GPA of 2.5 required, must demonstrate financial need.

This list is updated as new scholarships become available. For more information, contact the Dean's Office in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at (323) 343-4500.  Alumni, faculty, or staff interested in contributing to an existing scholarship or endowing a new scholarship should contact the College Development Director at (323) 343-4494.