California Scholarship Federation
ABOUT US
California Scholarship Federation is a charter organization at our school with chapters all over the state. CSF recognizes students for their academic excellence throughout high school. Students will have the opportunity to earn scholarships for college through their membership, community service, and participation in CSF service projects. Our chapter is comprised of students who meet eligibility requirements and demonstrate CSF’s motto of “Scholarship for Service.” Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their semester grades. Each approved application serves for one semester of membership; students must reapply each semester. Membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws, and students will be notified of such dates.
Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws.
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Today’s chapters continue to foster the recognition, motivation, and education of academically talented students. Chapter memberships promote the CSF ideal of service to their communities.
CSF | MEMBERSHIP
Each chapter is comprised of student members who meet eligibility requirements.
Eligible students become members by submitting applications based on their report card grades. Membership is for one semester, and membership drives are held each semester within established periods dictated by the State bylaws.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEMESTER MEMBERSHIP
Students earn membership in CSF if they apply and have earned 10 (ten) CSF points. Points are earned on grades from the previous semester according to the following scale.
A = 3 CSF points*
B = 1 CSF point*
C = 0 CSF points
D or F in any course, even if not counted for CSF, disqualifies the student from membership
*1 extra point for an A or a B in an AP, IB, or Honors-designated course, not to exceed two such points per semester
- 4 (Four) of the 10 (ten) points must come from List I courses.
- 7 (Seven) of the 10 (ten) points (including the four List I points) must come from List I and II courses. Of course, all seven points may come from List I.
- The last 3 (three) points may come from any list.
- Only 5 (five) courses (or 25 credits) may be used to earn the 10 (ten) points.
Keep in mind that courses such as P.E., teacher assistant, office aide, or repeated courses do not earn any CSF points.
Poor citizenship may disqualify students from membership. It is the adviser and principal’s prerogative to determine disbarment.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Seniors may achieve Life Membership (Sealbearer status at graduation) if they have been a member of CSF for four semesters during second semester of sophomore year through second semester of senior year. A senior must qualify for second semester of senior year even if they have four prior semesters of membership because one semester must be based on grades earned in the senior year. A senior needing one additional semester to qualify for Sealbearer may use final grades in the last semester of senior year if they qualify and complete a CSF application in May/June.
Contact Ms. Artega for any questions: emorales@hlpusd.org
SOURCE: https://csf-cjsf.org/