About the Program

It's more than just a scholarship. It's a family, consisting of unique and diverse students all striving to achieve academic and personal success.

The  President’s Scholars Program was established in 1979 to attract the “best of the best” from among California’s top high school graduates.  It was created to support these outstanding scholars throughout their college careers by providing several valuable services including: financial assistance, student-specific advising, study and social spaces, University 100 (a high school-to-college transitional course), free computer and printing services, and much more. In the end, we are here to ensure that your student dreams big and reaches higher.

The President's Scholars are viewed as the pinnacle of the larger Cal State Fullerton community, representing a higher standard for comprehensive educational excellence — even as freshmen. A President's Scholar serves as the model of an engaged and committed student by exceeding the expectations set forth by the University. They are empowered to go beyond the classroom and enhance their learning with high-impact practices, such as internships, faculty-student research, community engagement, study-abroad opportunities, and personal development.

Today there are hundreds of President’s Scholars alumni representing Cal State Fullerton statewide, nationwide and even worldwide. Alumni scholars often comment on the invaluable connections, exposure and opportunities they received at Cal State Fullerton, demonstrating that these are what make the program truly unique and set it apart from the rest.