The Renaissance Society Scholarship*

The Renaissance Society is an organization affiliated with Sacramento State that promotes lifelong learning and community engagement. Our Sac State Website page Renaissance Society provides more detailed information on the Renaissance Society’s mission and activities. A requirement for this scholarship is to provide information on how the applicants will use their field of study to benefit mature adults. This information is essential to the selection and is heavily scored in the evaluation process.

This scholarship is open to all majors.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time at the time of award and at the time of application
• Be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student
• Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA
• Financial need may be considered but is not required.

1. Applicant must complete a personal statement (maximum 300 words) related to influences or experiences that demonstrate your commitment and perseverance to earn a college degree at Sacramento State.
2. Applicants must complete a personal statement (maximum 300 words) describing how their field of study will be useful or beneficial to mature adults who are eligible to join the Renaissance Society.