Scholarships and Grants
Open Scholarship Opportunities
Financial Aid Scholarship 2025-2026
DUE 1/23/26
The NCEF Financial Aid Scholarship supports students who demonstrate significant financial need and face barriers to continuing their education. Funds may be used toward tuition, fees, or other education-related expenses to help students stay enrolled and focused on their studies.
Merit Scholarship
2025-2026
DUE 1/23/26
The NCEF Merit Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership, and commitment to service. This award honors scholars who exemplify excellence in and out of the classroom and who contribute positively to the CNSU community.
Presidential Scholarship 2025-2026
DUE 1/23/26
The NCEF Presidential Scholarship is the foundation’s highest honor, awarded to exceptional students who embody academic excellence, leadership, and a deep commitment to advancing educational equity and community health. Recipients are selected by the NCEF President and Board of Directors in recognition of their potential to create meaningful impact in their professions and communities.
Travel Assistance Scholarship 2026 Q1
DUE 1/31/26
The Northern California Education Foundation (NCEF) Travel Assistance Scholarship provides financial support to help eligible CNSU College of Medicine students offset approved travel-related expenses for educational and professional opportunities such as conferences or presentations.
Financial Aid Scholarship
Our flagship program helps students bridge the financial gap to pursue higher education. Awards support tuition, books, and academic expenses — empowering deserving scholars to focus on learning, not on financial hardship.
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Merit Scholarship
Excellence deserves to be celebrated. This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to community service — inspiring future leaders to continue striving for excellence in all they do.
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Travel Assistance Scholarship
The Northern California Education Foundation Travel Assistance Scholarship provides financial support to help eligible CNSU College of Medicine students offset approved travel-related expenses for educational and professional opportunities such as conferences or presentations.
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Safety Net Clinic Volunteer Scholarship
Through partnerships with community clinics, this program offers student volunteers that directly impact underserved populations a chance for some well deserved financial assistance.
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Research Grant
Innovation begins with curiosity. The NCEF Research Grant supports student-led projects in health, education, and community well-being — fostering the next generation of scholars and changemakers committed to advancing knowledge for the public good.
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Emergency Assistance
Life can be unpredictable. The NCEF Emergency Assistance Fund offers short-term relief for students facing sudden financial crises such as housing instability, medical needs, or family emergencies — helping them stay on track during difficult times.