Students should submit the Continuing Student Scholarship Application as noted in the application. In some cases, individual scholarships will require a separate application. Students should consult their academic college for additional scholarship offerings in their major field of study. Listed below are scholarships available to students continuing their education at Cleveland State University. Scholarship summaries include eligibility requirements and any additional application information.

For assistance, contact Campus411 at 216.687.5411 or 888.CSU.OHIO or campus411@csuohio.edu.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship to a sophomore or above who exhibits financial need, is enrolled at least 6 credit hours, and has a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $250-$500
Renewable: No

Automatic Vendors, Inc. Endowed

Criteria: Scholarship to undergraduate minority student from Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Portage, Summit, Medina or Lorain county, at least six hours registration with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$750
Renewable: No

CSU Alumni Leadership Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to an outstanding sophomore, junior or senior student for excellence in scholastic ability. Student must be registered full time, minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$1000
Renewable: No

CSU Ambassador Scholarship

Criteria: Active member with the Cleveland State Ambassadors, full time enrollment, cumulative GPA 3.0. Application not required.
Number of Awards: 10
Amount of Award: $1,000
Renewable: Yes, maximum of four years

CSU Lee J. Mull

Criteria: Awarded for excellence in scholastic achievement and for service to the University. Recipient must be full-time student entering his or her senior year with a 3.7 cumulative GPA; law students need a cumulative 3.0 GPA. The majority of the hours must be earned at Cleveland State. The scholarship rotates between the law school and the departments of music and political science. Awards for the upcoming years are 2006-2007 music, 2007-2008 political science, and 2008-2009 law..
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

CSU Paul Dean Anders Alumni

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to a junior in the College of Business. Student must be registered full time, minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Number of Awards: 4
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

CSU Walter Waetjen Alumni Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship awarded for excellence in scholastic achievement to an undergraduate junior, minimum cumulative 3.7 GPA. Student must be registered full time and have earned at least half his or her credits at Cleveland State.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

CSU Women's Alumni

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to an outstanding junior woman for use in her senior year. Student must be registered full time, started her academic career at Cleveland State and have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA. Rotates throughout the undergraduate colleges; awards for upcoming years are 2006-2007 Science and 2007-2008 Business.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

Dance Scholarships

Criteria: Dance scholarships are given for recognition and commitment to the Modern Dance Company. The student must exhibit talent and desire to dance by establishing a minor in dance or personally designing a dance major. Student must participate in the Dance Company. A minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA is required.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: Semester or full-year tuition
Renewable: No
Contact: Lynn Deering at 216.687.4883 for separate application

Frank C. Adams

Criteria: Awarded to an undergraduate African-American student who has completed at least 24 credit hours, has financial need and a cumulative 2.50 GPA or higher. Student must demonstrate interest, experience or involvement in the arts.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $750-$1,000
Renewable: No
Deadline: March 21
Contact: Valerie Hinton-Hannah at 216.687.2048

Golden Square Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship to undergraduate student with financial need and a cumulative 2.5 GPA
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$750
Renewable: No

James C. Beardslee Fund

Criteria: Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students from the Greater Cleveland area who have financial need and whose fathers are deceased. At least 6 hours registration with a cumulative 2.5 GPA required.
Number of Awards: Varies
Amount of Award: $250-$1,000
Renewable: No

Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs Alumni Scholarship Endowment

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to a sophomore in urban studies. Student must be registered full time, minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA, and majority of hours earned taken at Cleveland State.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

Meisel Family Foundation Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to students from Cuyahoga Community College who have achieved a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference will be give to students who have completed their associate’s degree or the equivalent of 60 hours. This is a need-based scholarship and students must be registered at least 6 hours.
Number of Awards: 10
Amount of Award: $1,000
Renewable: No

Milton A. and Roslyn Z. Wolf Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to students with financial need. Students must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA and be registered for at least 6 hours.
Number of Awards: 7
Amount of Award: $250-$1,000
Renewable: No

Miriam Elson Borchert and Frank R. Borchert, Sr. Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship to a full-time minority undergraduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Science (CLASS) who has financial need and a strong academic record. Final selection made by donor, scholarship application not required.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $500
Renewable: Yes, can be renewed with continued outstanding performance

Music Talent Scholarship

Criteria: Candidates must complete a successful audition and must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Number of Awards: Varies
Amount of Award: Varies, up to full tuition.
Renewable: Varies
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Department of Music at 216.687.5039 for separate application.

Robert E. and Ada Hagan Public Services Scholarship

Criteria: Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolling in the Levin College of Urban Affairs. Award is based on commitment to public service, community activities, financial need and a cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $2,200 for a full-time student (or half the cost of tuition and fees for a part-time student).
Renewable: Yes, one year
Deadline: April 30
Contact: Rose Cutler at 216.687.5263

Sigma Phi Epsilon/Lambda

Criteria: Scholarship to undergraduate students who are members of the Ohio Nu Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
Number of Awards: Varies
Amount of Award: $500-$1,000
Renewable: No

Theater Arts Scholarship

Criteria: Awarded to students with a cumulative 2.5 GPA, based on ability
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: Partial and full tuition
Renewable: No
Deadline: May 10
Contact: Department of Theater Arts at 216.687.2113 for separate application

Wanda M. Coleman Continuing Student Award

Criteria: Awarded to an undergraduate African-American student who has completed 60 credit hours, has financial need, and a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher. Student must demonstrate leadership in a campus activity and/or civic community activity.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $1,000
Renewable: No
Deadline: March 21
Contact: Valerie Hinton-Hannah at 216.687.2048

William Patterson Endowed Scholarship

Criteria: Scholarship awarded to a full-time student with a least 30 earned hours. Priority given to students majoring in engineering or math and residents of Cleveland.
Number of Awards: 1
Amount of Award: $750-$1,000
Renewable: No