What kinds of scholarships are there?

Scholarships | Awards | Internships

Scholarships
Scholarships provide financial assistance to aid in covering the cost of attending Cal Poly.  Scholarships range from $300 to a fully funded education (currently $17,043) and are dispersed to students in equal payments over three academic quarters.  Scholarships are granted to students based on financial need, merit, or a combination of both, as well as activities/honors, community service and employment.  Some scholarships may be renewed on an annual basis if the student remains in good academic standing and continues to meet scholarship eligibility requirements. Scholarships may be funded through annual giving or by establishing an endowment. 

Awards
An award is similar to the structure of a scholarship.  Awards are used to assist with the cost of attending Cal Poly and to recognize excellence or accomplishments in a specific area during the academic year.  Typically awards are smaller financial increments, with a maximum award amount of $300. Like scholarships, awards may be funded through an annual or endowed gift.  Colleges/departments select award recipients during the spring quarter. 

Internships
Internships provide practical work experience that reinforces the academic curriculum.  Internships provide income to the student while they gain valuable work experience in their field of study.  Internships can be established for a student to work directly with a faculty member, work on a special project, or work for a local community organization.  Internships truly embody Cal Poly’s learn-by-doing philosophy. 

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