CSF: California Scholarship Federation
CSF: The California Scholarship Federation, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to recognize and encourage academic achievement and community service among middle and high school students in California. CSF was established in 1921. There are approximately 1500 chapters in middle school and high schools throughout the state, and each chapter is comprised of student members who meet eligibility requirements. Each chapter is led by a staff adviser. 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.
Terra Linda High School Chapter: 714 Central Coast
Advisor: Susan Gatlin, School Counselor
APPLICATION TO CSF
Per California Scholarship Federation bylaws, students apply approximately four weeks after the completion of finalized semester grades.
Terra Linda High School application deadlines:
For the FALL semester: February10
For the SPRING semester: October 10
Exception to the rule: Seniors do not have to submit final spring semester applications. The CSF advisors check end-of-the-year standing.
WHAT KIND OF AWARDS DO LIFE MEMBERS GET?
Life members and 100% life members receive:
- CSF gold seal on their diploma
- Notation on their transcript ‘CSF Sealbearer’
- Honors cord and CSF lamp pin to wear at graduation
- Scholarship opportunities
- Ability to list CSF status on their college applications under ‘awards’
The requirements for Life Member (also called “Sealbearer”) status are the CSF lamp pin and the gold seal on the diploma; Sealbearer status must also be recorded on the student’s transcript. All other awards are optional. The chapter may provide other awards and may also distinguish between active and inactive membership in the granting of other awards..
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Since the organization’s inception, over 1500 CSF chapters have been approved. 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.
At TLHS proof of service as a member of CSF is submitted. The minimum requirement is 5 hours per semesters. Proof of service work can consist of a letter or email from your supervisor to Ms. Gatlin, and must include the following:
1. Dates of service
2. Hours of service
3. Supervisor's name, signature and contact information
