A limited number of non-renewable awards of $2,800+ are available for one year of study at ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay for undergraduate students (first-time freshmen, transfer students, and continuing international students) who:
International Student Scholarships
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Each year, a limited number of non-resident tuition fee waivers are available to undergraduate international students (F-1 visa holders) on a competitive basis - these waivers are provided through CSUEB's Global Scholarships.
Global Excellence Scholarships
A limited number of full non-resident tuition waiver awards (over $14,000 per year) for incoming ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students who meet certain qualifications. This is offered to first-time freshmen and transfer students who transfer from community colleges as a junior.
All applicants must:
- ÍÑ¿ã°É and be admitted to ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay for Fall 2026 as an F-1 international student
- Meet minimum GPA requirements: 3.3 for freshmen and 3.5 for transfer students
- Show strong academic potential, based on records, test scores, essays, leadership, or involvement
- Demonstrate financial need
- Enroll in 15 units per semester if awarded
Duration of Award
This scholarship is awarded for the academic year (fall and spring) and may be renewed for up to four years. Recipients must maintain the required GPA and enrollment level to remain eligible for funding in subsequent semesters.
Global Honors Scholarships
- ÍÑ¿ã°É and be admitted to ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay for Fall 2026 as an F-1 international student
- Meet minimum GPA requirements: 3.3 for freshmen and 3.5 for transfer students
- Have fewer than 75 semester units completed at the time of application
- Commit to enrolling in 15 units per semester while receiving the scholarship
- Demonstrate financial need
Duration of Award
This scholarship is awarded for one academic year (fall and spring). Recipients must maintain the required GPA and enrollment level to receive the award in the second semester. Students may reapply each year as long as they remain eligible; however, because awards are competitive, renewal is not guaranteed beyond the initial year
Global Scholarships Application Process and Timeline
- Only students who are seeking to earn an undergraduate degree from CSUEB may apply. Short-term, non-degree seeking students are not eligible to apply.
- Submit application and essay via Pioneer Scholarships Portal. (Students must have submitted a Cal State ÍÑ¿ã°É application in order to access the scholarship portal and must submit unofficial transcripts and test scores by the posted scholarship deadline.)
- The portal typically opens in November with a January 31 the priority deadline for Global Scholarships. A second deadline for later in the Spring may be announced after that if there is still scholarship availability.
- Awards will be made in the spring/summer of each year for the following academic year.
Number of scholarships available is not guaranteed and is subject to funding availability.Being awarded a scholarship does not waive the requirement for a student to provide financial documentation for admission purposes. -
ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay Pioneer Scholarships Portal
ÍÑ¿ã°É to hundreds of different scholarships with a single application - open to all ÍÑ¿ã°É Bay students. Note: international students may apply for merit-based awards only.
Must have a complete Cal State ÍÑ¿ã°É application to set up a profile and search for scholarship opportunities by major, academic program, interests, and more!
Portal includes both CSUEB institutional awards (most ranging from $300 to $3,000) and external scholarships.
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Each fall, awards scholarships of US $1000 to up to three international students (in F-1 visa status), who are continuing their degree studies at a Study California member institution.
Recipients are selected based on academic ability, financial need, and leadership qualities. Please note that this is a one-time, non-renewable award intended to support educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, or supplies. These scholarships are competitive so students should ensure they meet eligibility and take the time to address the application prompts fully.
The application typically opens in October and funds will be disbursed following verification of full-time enrollment.
Scholarship details and application instructions can be found here: