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The SPRING 2025 CSF Application is NOW CLOSED.
The SPRING 2025 CSF Application is NOW CLOSED.
Applications will be processed throughout the month of October.
Notice will be sent to the student's email; please do not email in advance of that notification.
The Fall 2025 CSF Application will open in February 2026.
The Fall 2025 CSF Application will open in February 2026.
The California Scholarship Federation recognizes students in California who possess high standards in academics. The organization encourages members to get involved in their communities through volunteer service. Members of CSF are also eligible for a variety of scholarships. To check eligibility or to apply, open the application below.
The California Scholarship Federation recognizes students in California who possess high standards in academics. The organization encourages members to get involved in their communities through volunteer service. Members of CSF are also eligible for a variety of scholarships. To check eligibility or to apply, open the application below.
Applications are accepted in September and February only.
Applications are accepted in September and February only.
Students may be members of CSF starting in February of freshman year, based on 1st semester high school grades. Membership is not automatic and is only granted to those who have qualified for membership and submitted their applications within the application deadline for each semester. Members are able to list CSF as an academic club on college applications for all the years in which they are members.
Students may be members of CSF starting in February of freshman year, based on 1st semester high school grades. Membership is not automatic and is only granted to those who have qualified for membership and submitted their applications within the application deadline for each semester. Members are able to list CSF as an academic club on college applications for all the years in which they are members.
A Lifetime Member (or "Sealbearer," the terms are used interchangeably) is a student who has earned at least four semesters of membership based on grades earned in 10th through 12th grades. In order to qualify as a Lifetime member, students must also qualify with 1st semester (Fall) senior grades. The 2nd semester (Spring) senior grades will not be applicable for Lifetime membership because those grades do not become final until after graduation. Our CSF Life Members may purchase a gold tassel and gold honor stole to wear at graduation.
A Lifetime Member (or "Sealbearer," the terms are used interchangeably) is a student who has earned at least four semesters of membership based on grades earned in 10th through 12th grades. In order to qualify as a Lifetime member, students must also qualify with 1st semester (Fall) senior grades. The 2nd semester (Spring) senior grades will not be applicable for Lifetime membership because those grades do not become final until after graduation. Our CSF Life Members may purchase a gold tassel and gold honor stole to wear at graduation.
Application
Application
Students must be logged into their CUSD accounts to access the application. Students are required to submit a PDF copy of their June 2025 report card from Aeries.
Membership List
Membership List
Errors in membership information must be reported to Ms. Giertych within one week of the close of the application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
I missed the deadline. Can I still apply?
All deadlines are final. If you miss the application deadline, there is no way to go back and reopen. Pay close attention to your email for announcements about the application and important deadlines -- and, most importantly, try again when applications open next semester!
It says that I do not have access to the application. Can you share it with me?
The application is only open to those who are logged into a Carlsbad Unified email account. If you are not logged into your CUSD account, you will not be able to open the application.
I didn't apply last year, but I still had the grades to qualify. Can I still add those semesters?
You are not able to retroactively add semesters. Again, pay close attention to your email for announcements about upcoming application cycles.
I was a member of CSF at my previous school. Can I transfer my progress?
Yes! You are able to transfer any CSF progress that was made at a previous school that also maintains a CSF chapter. Please contact Ms. Giertych to initiate the transfer process. However, please note that this is only available to students who are transferring from another school's active CSF chapter. If your previous school did not have a CSF chapter, then there is no transfer option.
I went to another school last semester. Can I still apply?
CSF applications are only based on CHS report cards. The only way to apply using a previous school's report card is to initiate the transfer process above (i.e. previous school has an active CSF chapter).
How do I list CSF on my college applications?
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) should be listed under co-curricular activities. List each individual semester in which you achieved membership. You can check your membership semesters here.
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