Hampton Scholars Scholarship

Dr. Claudia H. Hampton was the first African American trustee of the California State University. She was on the board for 20 years from 1974 to 1994; serving as chair for three of those years from 1979 to 1981. She was a teacher and administrator in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 25 years, retiring in 1981 as director of the district’s Human and School-Community Relations Resource Office.

The Hampton Scholars Scholarship was funded in her honor to recognize students who excel academically and exemplify Dr. Hampton’s dedication.

Four $5,000 scholarships will be awarded. Applicants must:

 Be graduates of the California Academy of Mathematics and Science (CAMS).
 Demonstrate financial need as determined by the campus Financial Aid Office.
 Be in good academic standing.
 Remain a California State University full-time equivalent student during the scholarship period.

Award
Varies
Deadline
03/03/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a graduate of the California Academy of Mathematics and Science (CAMS)?
  2. I am currently in good academic standing with the university.
  3. Personal Statement. Please provide a response to each of the four questions below (300 word count for each).
    • 1. What experience has impacted your personal growth?
    • 2. Tell us about a time you failed. What did you learn from that experience?
    • 3. Why are you pursuing your major? How does it relate to your career aspirations?
    • 4. Provide an example of service beyond the classroom (i.e., have you taken on significant family obligations, helped others in a specific way, been involved in political action, worked/volunteered/interned at a particular organization, etc.). Why is this example significant to you?