Scholarships

Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association dues have a direct impact on the students at our alma mater. Scholarships are a perfect example as to how the Alumni Association continues to give back. The Alumni Association awards over $53,500 in scholarships annually. The number of scholarships grow as our membership increases.

The scholarships include:

Alice Bost-Johnstone Scholarship - $3,000/yr

• Immediate family member of a Cal Poly Pomona or CSU alumna/us
• Open to all majors & class levels

*Alumni Leadership - $3,500/yr

• Involved in campus and community leadership and outreach
• Open to all majors & class levels

Hydra Flow Engineering Scholarship - $2,000/yr

• Involved in campus and community leadership and outreach
• Open to Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering majors
• Open to Sophomores and Juniors

Susan Dove Memorial Scholarship - $3,500/yr

• Must be a student who exemplifies leadership and community service
• Open to all majors & class levels

The Dr. Ernie Simpson Cooperative Education Scholarship - $3,000/yr

• Open to freshmen and sophomores
• Student does not currently have and has not previously participated in a co-op or internship position while attending Cal Poly Pomona
• Student is currently working at job that is significantly related to his/her major
• Preference may be given to students with an immediate family member who participated in Dr. Simpson's co-op program

*Alumni Association Outstanding Student Leadership - $3,500/yr

• Open to all class level students who hold a position in ASI (Associated Students, Inc.), a chartered campus club or organization, or are involved in athletics
• Submit a statement outlining how your leadership position will assist you in preparing for your future life objectives and the goals you would like your organization to achieve.

*Hilda Solis Scholarship - Multiple awards in the amount of $2,000

• Open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors
• Open to all majors
• Demonstrate financial need
• Contributions to the community

*Black Alumni and Friends Scholarship - Multiple awards in the amount of $1,250

• Open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors
• Open to all majors
• Demonstrate financial need
• Contributions to the community

Applicants for the above scholarships must meet the following:

• Minimum GPA: 3.0
• Must be enrolled at Cal Poly Pomona in 2026-2027, 2027-2028
• Full-time attendance for period of application and award
• General scholarship application criteria applies

For Application, please visit the Cal Poly Pomona Financial Aid website  \

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  Application deadline for all scholarships is March 1, 2027.