Modern Languages and Literatures Scholarships
Below is a list of the scholarship opportunities available to Modern Languages and Literatures majors at CSUF. If you have any questions contact Dr. Nathan Carr.
Nancy “Terry” Baden TESOL Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: Professor Emeritus Nancy “Terry” Baden, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures, to promote effective preparation of teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for K–12, Adult, intensive English program, community college, and university settings in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Baden was former Chair of the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures. She was a beloved professor with a deep understanding of human nature and a strong motivation for humanitarian service. Over her more than 34 years of teaching, Dr. Baden lovingly instructed students in Spanish, Portuguese, and TESOL and had a broad appreciation for cultures of the world. She was also instrumental in the planning and development of the Foreign Language Education Program (FLED), the American Language Program (ALP), the Postbaccalaureate TESOL Certificate Program, and the M.S. TESOL Program on the CSU Fullerton campus.
Open to: Graduate students enrolled in the Cal State Fullerton M.S. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program
Criteria: 3.2 GPA or higher in the M.S. in TESOL Program
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button,
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- An additional essay is required for this scholarship as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300 words, please explain why you qualify for the Nancy “Terry” Baden TESOL Scholarship based on the description above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
- No recommendation letter is required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The Arana Family Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (two scholarships of $2,500 each)
Established by: The family of CSUF Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages & Literatures Dr. Oswaldo (Ozzie) Arana, in memoriam
Open to: Undergraduates at CSUF majoring in Spanish.
Criteria: Spanish B.A. students. Special consideration given to students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, students with demonstrated financial need, first generation students, Spanish majors in their freshman or sophomore years, and senior undergraduate students who are planning to pursue a Master’s in Spanish at CSUF.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button,
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- Submit an additional essay as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300 words, please explain why you qualify for the Arana Scholarship based on the criteria listed above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic goals.
- 4) No letters of recommendation are required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (MLL), CSUF. Funds for this scholarship were provided by the Titan Shops Requisition Rewards Program.
Open to: Undergraduate students at Cal State Fullerton enrolled in a major, minor, or certificate program within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Criteria: Applicants must have 1) declared an MLL major, minor, or certificate as a degree objective (i.e., major in French, Japanese, or Spanish; minor in Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, or Vietnamese; or TESOL Undergraduate Certificate or Spanish for Hispanic Media Certificate), and 2) successfully completed at least one upper-division course in the program. Special consideration given to applicants with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button,
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- An additional essay is required for this scholarship as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300 words, please explain why you qualify for the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures Scholarship based on the criteria listed above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic goals.
- No recommendation letter is required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The Lydia Vélez Student of Perseverance Award
Amount: $500
Established by: The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (MLL), CSUF. Funds for this scholarship were provided by the Titan Shops Requisition Rewards Program.
Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students at Cal State Fullerton enrolled in a major, minor, graduate, or certificate program within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Criteria: Applicants must have 1) declared a major, minor, graduate, or certificate program in MLL at the time of application (i.e., major in French, Japanese, or Spanish; minor in Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish, or Vietnamese; or TESOL Undergraduate Certificate or Spanish for Hispanic Media Certificate; or M.S. in TESOL, Postbaccalaureate Certificate in TESOL, or M.A. in Spanish), and 2) successfully completed at least one upper-division course in the program.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- Submit an additional essay as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300–500 words, please explain why you qualify for the Lydia Vélez Student of Perseverance Award. The statement should include a description of the challenge(s) you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome the challenge(s). You should also explain how you have used the challenge(s) to improve your own life and how the experience can inspire others,
- No letters of recommendation are required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The Linda R. Andersen Scholarship in Modern Languages and Literatures
Amount: $1,500
Established by: The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (MLL), CSUF. Funds for this scholarship were provided by Dr. Linda R. Andersen, Professor Emerita of French.
Open to: Undergraduate and graduate students at Cal State Fullerton enrolled in a major, minor, graduate, or certificate program within the Department of Modern Languages & Literatures
Criteria: Applicants must have declared a major, minor, or certificate program within the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures as a degree objective, and have successfully completed at least one upper-division course in the program. Special consideration given to individual(s) meeting the following criteria: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- Submit an additional essay as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300– 500 words, please explain why you qualify for the Linda R. Andersen Scholarship in Modern Languages and Literatures based on the criteria listed above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic goals.
- No letters of recommendation are required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The TESOL Foreign Student
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Established by: The Department of Modern Languages & Literatures (MLL), CSUF. Funds for this scholarship were provided by Juan Carlos Gallego and Elizabeth Borkowski. Juan Carlos Gallego is a Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages and Literatures at CSUF.
Open to: Graduate students enrolled in the second or third semester in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Science in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program, with preference towards graduate students on an F1 Visa.
Criteria: Applicants must be graduate students in their second or third semester in Cal State Fullerton’s Master of Science in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Program, with preference towards graduate students on an F1 Visa.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- Submit an additional essay as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300– 500 words, please explain why you qualify for the TESOL Foreign Student Scholarship based on the criteria listed above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic goals.
- No letters of recommendation are required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
The Marjorie O. Tussing TESOL
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Established by: Marjorie O. Tussing, Professor Emerita of Modern Languages and Literatures Open to: Students currently enrolled in the M.S. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or TESOL Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Criteria: 3.2 GPA or higher; good academic standing; demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to students who would otherwise not be able to complete the program due to financial hardship.
Application Procedure:
- Please log into your CSUF Portal and click on the “Scholarships” button.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION Academic Year 2023- 2024.
- An additional essay is required for this scholarship as part of your online application. Please respond to the following prompt: In a statement of no more than 300 words, please explain why you qualify for the Marjorie O. Tussing TESOL Scholarship based on the description above, and how the scholarship would help you achieve your academic and professional goals.
- No recommendation letter is required.
Application Deadline: February 24, 2023
Scholarships Open To All Majors
