Each academic year ASI awards various scholarships for the fall & spring semester. These scholarships are the easiest and most direct way for ASI to support students. With these scholarships, ASI can reach out to students who are in need of assistance.

How to Apply

To apply for any of our scholarships, under the Apply Now tab, please click on a link.  You will be directed to sign into Hornet Hub using your SacLink username and password. Please only use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers when accessing Hornet Hub as these are the most compatible. Internet Explorer will give you an error message. Once you are logged in, you will be taken directly to the application. If you have any questions please call the ASI Government Office at (916) 278-6784.

Minimum Requirements

Although all of the scholarships have specific requirements (see scholarship descriptions below), the general requirements for receiving a scholarship are:

• Students must have completed at least one semester at Sacramento State at time of application.
• You must be a full-time student enrolled in at least 12 undergraduate or 6 graduate units.
• Good academic standing with the University at the time of application.
• Be an active contributor & participant in the Sacramento State community.

Scholarship Descriptions

The ASI Scholarship

• The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and acknowledge students who are active and involved in the Sac State Campus Community.

ASI Dreamer’s Scholarship

• The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and commemorate the signing of the California Dream Act and provide students with an opportunity to be recognized.

ASI Services to Students with Disabilities Scholarship

• The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and acknowledge students who are active and involved in the Sac State Campus Community.

ASI United States Armed Forces & Student Veterans Scholarship

• The purpose of this scholarship is to promote and acknowledge students who are active and involved in the Sac State Campus Community.

ASI Social Justice Scholarship

• The purpose of the ASI Social Justice Scholarship is to support students involved in anti-racism and social-justice efforts.

Arnulfo Lara Memorial Scholarship

• Arnulfo Lara, a former ASI Board member, had the desire to serve both his campus community and the extended community. We are looking for those students who, like Arnulfo Lara, have demonstrated a sincere commitment and action to community service—both on campus and in the greater Sacramento area.

Chris Ramos Memorial Scholarship

• Former Sac State student Chris Ramos was an ASI Board member who was especially passionate about environmental issues. We are looking for students who, like Chris Ramos, have demonstrated a sincere commitment and action to the cause of sustainability.

Ron Tanton Memorial Scholarship

• Former Sac State student Ron Tanton was a non-traditional student who was not only passionate about the issues in student government, but was also a married man with two daughters, working part time as well. We are looking for students like Ron Tanton who, despite the demands of work, family and getting back to school at a later stage of life, still find the time to be active and involved in the campus community.

Shaun Lumachi

• The purpose of this memorial scholarship is to acknowledge students who have shown great efforts of advocacy. Shaun Lumachi, a former ASI staff member and California State Student Association Representative, had an incredible passion for advocating for higher education and student rights. We are looking for those students who, Like Shaun Lumachi, have demonstrated clear and sincere efforts of advocating for higher education and/or student rights. Applicants should demonstrate how they have been involved on campus actively seeking change to better the lives of those around them.

Bradley Bayless Memorial Scholarship

• Former ASI Children’s Center staff member Bradley Bayless was an aspiring elementary school teacher who was incredibly passionate about serving children and early childhood education. We are looking for students who, like Bradley Bayless, exemplify a sincere dedication and aspiration to the work of teaching children.

ASI Directors’ Scholarship

• The ASI Directors’ Scholarship will help provide additional financial support for the academic endeavors of the students selected from each of the seven (7) academic colleges as well as undeclared and graduate students. This Scholarship will only be distributed during spring semester.

Apply Now

Applications Open: Friday, February 18, 2022

Applications Due:  Friday, March 18, 2022 @ 5:00pm

Spring Scholarships​

• ASI Scholarship 
• ASI Dreamer’s Scholarship 
• ASI Services to Students with Disabilities Scholarship
• ASI United States Armed Forces and Student Veterans Scholarship
• ASI Social Justice Scholarship
• ASI Directors’ Scholarship

All applications MUST be submitted via Hornet Hub and received by the deadline on the application.  Please do not include your name on or in the content of the submitted essay questions.

Double check that the application is completed with all information and essay questions prior to sending. Make sure essays are in Word or PDF Format, NOT Pages. When accessing the scholarships on Hornet Hub please only use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer will give you an error message. If you have any questions please call (916) 278-6784.

Fall Scholarships

• ASI Scholarship 
• ASI Dreamer’s Scholarship
• ASI Services to Students with Disabilities Scholarship
• ASI United States Armed Forces & Student Veterans Scholarship
• ASI Social Justice Scholarship
• ASI Shaun Lumachi Memorial Scholarship 
• ASI Ron Tanton Memorial Scholarship
• ASI Chris Ramos Memorial Scholarship
• ASI Bradley Bayless Memorial Scholarship
• ASI Arnulfo Lara Memorial Scholarship

All applications MUST be submitted via Hornet Hub and received by the deadline on the application.  Please do not include your name on or in the content of the submitted essay questions.

Double check that the application is completed with all information and essay questions prior to sending. Make sure essays are in Word or PDF Format, NOT Pages. When accessing the scholarships on Hornet Hub please only use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Internet Explorer will give you an error message. If you have any questions please call (916) 278-6784.