Auxiliary Organizations Association Scholarship 2016

The purpose of the AOA Scholarship of Excellence is to annually recognize one California State University (CSU) student with a scholarship award of up to $5,000 to support academic and academic-related expenses. The basis for the scholarship award shall be a combination of academic excellence and for service to the campus or community, particularly to an auxiliary or a nonprofit organization.

Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate a history of service to auxiliary organizations at their campus of origin or throughout the California State University system. Examples include but are not limited to, serving as a member of an auxiliary organization governing board, volunteering time for a child development center or community service nonprofit organization, being 1st or 2nd author of a proposal that leads to an externally awarded contract or grant, promoting the mission of an auxiliary organization through committee or volunteer work, or by serving as an elected or appointed student leader.