ATTN: Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Applications will be available starting TODAY February 14th. Please see eligibility information below and a link to apply!
California Scholastic Federation Application – Chapter #765
A. TO QUALIFY FOR CSF MEMBERSHIP, FOLLOW THESE RULES:
- You must earn a MINIMUM of 10 points.
- The first 4 POINTS MUST BE FROM LIST I
- The first 7 POINTS (including the 4 described in “a” above) MUST BE FROM LIST I or II.
- The remaining points may come from any list (I, II, or III)
- You must use NO MORE THAN 5 COURSES to qualify.
- NO CSF POINTS are given for physical education, courses taken in lieu of physical education, subjects repeated to improve a grade, or courses involving clerking and office/teacher assisting.
- CSF points are granted as follows:
GRADE
A = 3 CSF points
B = 1 CSF points
C = 0 CSF points
D or F = Disqualifies you from CSF membership at this time (in any course)
*Note: one additional point shall be granted for a grade of A or B in an AP, IB, or Honors course, up to a MAXIMUM of 2 additional points PER SEMESTER.
B. Additional guidelines:
- Semester membership is based on work done in the PREVIOUS semester. You must REAPPLY EACH SEMESTER.
- Courses you may use are listed on the CSF course list. They’re divided into LISTS I, II, and III.
- List the CSF approved courses you are using to qualify in the boxes (Course List attached).
D.To qualify as a Seal Bearer, students must be a full CSF member four out of six semesters, grades 10-12.
- At least one semester must be from the senior year.
- E. $5.00 membership dues. AFTER your application has been approved, you will receive an email from Ms. Yu regarding instructions on how to pay your $5 dues.
Spring 2025 Application filing period: 02/14/25 -02/26/25
Deadline to pay dues: 03/14/25
Apply: bit.ly/CSFSpring25
Reasons to apply!
1) Looks great on College Apps! Reinforces your academic achievements
2) Qualify as a CSF Sealbearer - Seal on Marina Diploma
3) Scholarship Opportunity
4) Regalia and Participation in Senior Honors