Scholarships
Gives CSU students the freedom to focus. The freedom to excel.
The CSU Foundation is proud to serve our students and University, helping to ensure that the promise of success and accomplishment becomes reality.
Today’s students will one day join a talent pool and workforce that includes thousands of CSU graduates who have been influencing and advancing society’s collective good for the better part of 50 years.
Carter's second chance
Carter lives on his own and supports himself financially. It hasn’t always been easy. While attending Ohio State, he faced...
Your support helps alleviate the pressures that can cause some of our students to simply give up, only a few short steps away from obtaining a college degree.
Turning opportunity into impact
When Rameer arrived at Cleveland State University, he quickly realized that opportunity isn’t something to take lightly—it’s something you...
Thank you for investing in our students. Your support is transforming lives, igniting hope and pulling dreams within reach.
Providing every student with a pathway to success.
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What your gift supports
From financial aid to classroom equipment to student life, all areas of the University depend upon your support.
Why Invest in Cleveland State
I realized that there was a need to support this special group of students that grew up in the city that I love.
Coming here felt like a dream come true. I wanted to be in an environment like this.Make a gift
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