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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Mary Lois Ayres Scholarship in Gerontology was established by Charles and Karen Ayres in memory of Mary Lois Ayres to provide support to students who are pursuing careers in the field of aging or gerontology.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,500 amount, to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
- This scholarship is open to junior/senior students with a minor or concentration in gerontology or aging studies or to a first year graduate student who has been accepted into the M.S. Gerontology Degree Program.
- Academic achievement
- Professional promise
- Demonstrated interest in a career in gerontology/aging studies.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Gerontology
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
03 Apr 2026
Please log into your CSUF Portal, type “Scholarships” in the search engine of your Portal, and click on the “Scholarships” button. Follow the onscreen instructions and complete the online CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON SCHOLARSHIP & AWARD APPLICATION
An additional essay is required for this scholarship as part of your online application.
Prepare a typed essay of approximately 250 words describing interest and potential for a career in Gerontology (e.g., relevant course/research/volunteer experience).
Provide two letters ofrecommendation (at least one letter from a CSUF faculty member) with the application.
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