Gerontology Awards and Scholarships

The generous gerontology scholarships are valuable resources for our students. Not only do scholarships provide direct financial assistance with tuition, they also motivate students to do better through the honor and the recognition. Currently, the Gerontology Academic Program has more than ten scholarships supported by four private donors/groups. In the past five years, a total of 30 gerontology master students were awarded scholarships, which is equivalent to 30% of students in the Program.

 

  • The Beverly and Arnold Miller University Scholarships in Gerontology are open to continuing junior/senior students with a declared minor, emphasis, or concentration in aging, gerontology, or older adult health/wellness, and to graduate students accepted into the M.S. in Gerontology degree program. Students must have demonstrated an interest in a career in the field of gerontology and/or older adult health/wellness.
 Dr. Job Weber and Dr. Arnold Miller and Mrs. Beverley Miller

Dr. Job Weber and Dr. Arnold Miller and Mrs. Beverly Miller, the sponsors of The Beverly and Arnold Miller University Scholarships in Gerontology
Dr. Joe weber with Kirt and Donna Spradlin

Dr. Joe weber with Kirt and Donna Spradlin, the Sponsors of a Scholarship in Gerontology
  • The Kirt and Donna Spradlin Scholarships in Gerontology are open to continuing graduate students in gerontology. Criteria include academic achievement, professional promise, and demonstrated interest in a career in the field of aging.
  • The Mary Lois Ayres Scholarships in Gerontology are open to continuing upper division undergraduate students with a concentration or minor in gerontology and first year graduate students in gerontology. Criteria include academic achievement, professional promise, and demonstrated interest in a career in the field of aging.
Chuck and Karen Ayres, with Dr. Joe Weber and scholarship recipient Jayr Villafuerte

Chuck and Karen Ayres, the sponsors of the Mary Lois Ayres Scholarships in Gerontology, with Dr. Joe Weber and scholarship recipient Jayr Villafuerte (the second from the left)
OLLI member at the reception

Osher Lifelong Learning institute (OLLI) members at reception
  • The Osher Lifelong Learning institute (OLLI) Outstanding Graduate Student Award will be offered each June to a MS Gerontology candidate graduating in June or having graduated in the preceding summer or fall semester at California State University, Fullerton. This award will come from a special account funded by contributions from OLLI members.