Scholarship Descriptions

ASI Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

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

ASI Disability Access Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

The purpose  of this scholarship is to promote and acknowledge students who are active and involved in the Sac State Campus Community regardless of challenges in their day to day life.

ASI Dreamer’s Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

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 Social Justice Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

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

ASI United States Armed Forces & Veterans Scholarship (Fall and Spring)

The purpose of this scholarship is to share the experience and skills learned by participating in the armed forces and acknowledge students who are active and involved in the Sac State Campus Community.

ASI Arnulfo Lara Memorial Scholarship (Fall Only) 

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.

ASI Bradley Bayless Memorial Scholarship  (Fall Only) 

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 Chris Ramos Memorial Scholarship  (Fall Only) 

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.

ASI Ron Tanton Memorial Scholarship (Fall Only) 

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.

ASI Shaun Lumachi Memorial Scholarship  (Fall Only) 

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.

ASI Directors’ Scholarship (Spring only) 

The ASI Directors’ Scholarship will help provide additional financial support for the academic endeavors of the students selected from each of the seven academic colleges as well as  undeclared and graduate students.