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Complete scholarship information is included in the Phi Theta Kappa e-Scholarship Directory. 

Regional Transfer Scholarships

San Francisco State University announces the establishment of one $500 scholarship per year, available exclusively to a Phi Theta Kappa member. Founded in 1899, SFSU is one of 23 universities in the California State University System. Its location in the beautiful Bay area gives students access to all the cultural and educational advantages found in San Francisco. SFSU awards bachelor's degrees in 116 areas of specialization and master's in 95; and a Ph.D. and Ed.D. in education with a concentration in special education, jointly with UC Berkeley. In addition, SFSU offers a joint Master of Science in Physical Therapy with UC San Francisco, as well as 27 credential programs and 34 certificate programs. Contact Scholarship Coordinator at 415.338.7000, or visit the university web site, http://www.sfsu.edu.

The Phi Theta Kappa 2003-2004 Scholarship Directory details each scholarship available in all fifty states, and the complete directory is available for your perusal in the Chapter office during our office hours. In addition, you are encouraged to register with the Phi Theta Kappa e-Scholarship Directory. A summarized list featuring Southern California, Northern California, Oregon and Washington follows.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:

American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles

- An unlimited number of scholarships worth $1,000 for the first year and $2,000 for the second. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. The deadline is two weeks before enrollment. Contact Eric Thompson, Director of Enrollment, AIU-Los Angeles, 12655 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, (310) 302-2482, ethompson@aiuniv.edu.

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks

- Up to five renewable $5,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and student's with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student must enroll immediately following two-year college. Deadline is March 1. Contact Marc Meredith, Director of Admission, California Lutheran University, 60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360, (877) CLU-FORU or (805) 493-3135, cluadm@clunet.edu.

Chapman University, Orange

- Five renewable $5,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA is required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Deadline is March 15 for Fall enrollment and was November 1 for Spring 2001 enrollment. Contact Marcela Mejia Martinez, Assistant Director, Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange, CA 92866, (714) 997-6711, mamartin@chapman.edu.

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles

- An unlimited number of $3,000 per year scholarships for eligible candidates seeking first time admission to FIDM. A minimum of 3.2 GPA and an AA, AS, AAS are required. Part-time students are not eligible. Students may qualify without their degree if credit hours and breadth of education requirement for professional designation are met. No deadline to apply. Contact Bunni Hoffman, College Liaison Officer, 919 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90015, (800) 711-7175 ext. 5285, bhoffman@fidm.com.

Mount St. Mary's College, Los Angeles

- Five renewable $2,000-$5,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.4 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Student must enroll immediately following two-year college. Deadline is March 15. Contact Jeanette Stone, Associate Director of Transfer Admission, MSMC, Office of Admission, 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (800) 999-9893 or (310) 954-4259, jstone@msmc.la.edu.

University of La Verne, La Verne

- Ten renewable $4,500 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.3 GPA and 32 credit hours are required. Non-U.S. citizens, part-time students, and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Deadline was December 1 for Spring, 2001, and is February 1 for Fall, 2001. Contact Will Darity, Transfer Coordinator Copy, 1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750, (909) 593-3511 ext. 4031, darityw@ulv.edu.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA:

California State University-Stanislaus, Turlock

- One $300 per year scholarship. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Part-time students are not eligible. A letter of recommendation from your BDW Chapter Advisor is required. Deadline is March 2. Contact Dina Garz, Scholarship Coordinator, CSU-Stanislaus, 801 West Monte Vista Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382, (209) 667-3336, dgarz@stan.csustan.edu .

Fresno Pacific University, Fresno

- Multiple renewable $1,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.6 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. The student's history of service or leadership and a letter of recommendation are required. Deadline is each June 1. Contact Angie Tos, Transfer Admission Counselor, Fresno Pacific University, 1717 South Chestnut Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702, (209) 453-2039.

Golden Gate University, San Francisco

- Up to three renewable $4,800 per year scholarships. The award is pro-rated for less than full-time enrollment. A minimum 3.5 GPA and 24 credit hours are required. Student with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. Deadline is March 1 for Summer 2001 enrollment. Contact Jay De Leonard, Director of Admissions, GGU, 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105-2968, (415) 4420-7800, admissions@ggu.edu.

Menlo College, Atherton (near Palo Alto, California)

- Three renewable $2,000 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.5 GPA and an AA degree or 60 credit hours are required. Part-time students and students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible. A letter of recommendation and a leadership résumé are required. Deadline is March 2 for Fall enrollment and was December 1 for Spring. Contact Greg Smith, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid, MC, 1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA 94027, (800) 55-MENLO or (650) 833-3305, gsmith@menlo.edu.

National University, Fresno/Sacramento/Stockton/San Jose

- Up to three total $1,600 per term/program scholarships (Fresno/Sacramento) and two total $1,000 per term scholarships (Stockton/San Jose). A minimum 3.5 GPA is required (plus an AA degree or 60 credit hours are required for Fresno and San Jose scholarships). An essay outlining educational goals, a letter of recommendation, and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership is required. For the Sacramento and Stockton scholarships, recipients must attend the Sacramento or Stockton Regional Centers, respectively. Deadline is open for Fresno or San Jose and is the sixth of each month for Sacramento or Stockton. For Fresno, contact Roland Jones, Director of Student Services, NU-Fresno, 2767 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710, (800) NAT-UNIV or (559) 294-4500, rjones@nu.edu. For Sacramento/Stockton, contact Brad Damon, Regional Director of Student Services, NU-Sacramento, 9320 Tech Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826, (800) NAT-UNIV or (916) 855-4100, bdamon@nu.edu. For San Jose, contact Jason Ferguson, Director of Student Services, NU-San Jose, 5300 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129, (800) NAT-UNIV or (408) 236-1201, jwfergus@nu.edu.

Sonoma State University, Sonoma Valley

- Three hundred fifty $250 - $2,500 per year scholarships. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Part-time students are not eligible. Deadline is February 15. Contact Scholarship Coordinator, SSU, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, (707) 664-2261, scholarships@sonoma.edu.

OREGON/WASHINGTON (an abbreviated listing*):

*Some conditions/exclusions apply; see complete directory for full details.

OTHER STATES (an abbreviated listing*):

*some conditions/exclusions apply; see scholarship file in Chapter office.

Information is deemed accurate, but not guaranteed. MSJC is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained herein. For questions, you may contact Beta Delta Omega at 1-951-487-3276, during our office hours.