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Black Scholars Matter Interview Preparation Video
Why Apply?
Black excellence is always our goal! By connecting students to essential resources, providing education, supplying career support, and promoting community engagement BSM is scaffolding the successes of scholars who embrace the Black experience.
Alongside quality education, we, the staff of BSM, are engaging and empowering the future of Black excellence by creating an ecosystem of holistic a.k.a. Mental, Intellectual, Physical, & Spiritual support through enriching activities and workshops to strengthen scholarly connections to the diversity pipeline.
Students applying to the Black Scholars Matter program can submit their Intent to Apply beginning October 2025.
After submitting an Intent to Apply to Black Scholars Matter, you will receive an email with an individual link to your application from the BSM team.
Before Applying
Make sure to:
- Be in the 2025 graduating class of one of our three partner schools in the Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley areas.
- Apply to CSUN (by January 31, 2025) and get admitted.
- Submit BSM Intent to Apply (by February 10, 2025), Letter of Recommendation (by February 17, 2025), and the Formal Application (by February 24, 2025).
- Submit the FAFSA Application (by June 30, 2025).
Scholars Chosen for BSM Must:
- Apply and gain admission to CSUN
- Maintain 15 units and full-time enrollment status at CSUN, while in the program
- Engage in campus and community activities within the BSM program
- Attend and participate in BSM program meetings
- Perform required community engagement hours (10) each semester
- Mentor future BSM students
Check Out These Interview Resources!
Steps to a Successful Black Scholars Matter Interview
The Black Scholars Matter team has assembled a few tips to get you interview-ready! Check out our interview resources below.
Review BSM's Application FAQ's!
- CSUN Formal Application due January 31st, 2025
- BSM Intent to Apply due February 10th, 2025
- BSM Formal Application due February 24th, 2025
- FAFSA deadline due June 30th, 2025
Contact
Black Scholars Matter (BSM)
Manzanita Hall, 112 & 114
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8315
BSM Office Hours:
MON: CLOSED
TUES: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WED: 9:30 PM - 4:00 PM
THUR: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
FRI: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Phone: (818) 677-7400
Dr. Theresa White,
Program Director
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