CSU Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students

The Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students was established in 1991 by Mr. Schoettler, who was a successful businessman from Mountain View, California and blind the last eight years of his life.

Forty-six (46) scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must currently have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale and must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale during the academic year in which the award is received.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in 6.1 units or more as a Fresno State undergraduate or graduate student in any major field and must remain enrolled in 6.1 units or more during the 2024-2025 academic year in which the award is received.
• Applicants must have a visual disability. The CSU Foundation will confirmed applicants are registered with their campus Disability Support Services offices with a visual limitation. A visual limitation is defined by the CSU as Blindness or partial sight to the degree that it impedes the educational process and may necessitate accommodations, support services, or programs.

How to apply: CSU Students who meet the requirements must complete the CSU Foundation application available HERE

Application deadline: Applicants are accepted on a year-round basis through The California State University.