What We Offer
Scholarships from FGSF are primarily intended to:
Eliminate student loans and assist students in securing paid summer internships. The goal is to enhance the student’s ability to obtain a four-year college degree without the financial hardship provided by student loans. These loans are preventing students from opportunities such as business ownership, homeownership, and taking care of their families.
Additional features of the program include:
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academic and career counseling from a qualified mentor
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support for up to 2 years while maintaining full-time enrollment toward the bachelor’s degree
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placement in a paid summer internship
Who Can Apply
Students who meet all of the following criteria can apply:
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Students whose parent(s) have not graduated from a 4-year university regardless of other family members’ level of education
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Students transferring from Compton College, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Trade and Technical College, or Pasadena City College, to either Cal State LA or Cal State Northridge
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Students pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) discipline
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Students who have completed all required first and second year courses in their major
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Students who have an overall Community College GPA of at least 2.5
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Students who qualify for in-state tuition in the California State University system