CSA Student Awards

Thank you for nominating your outstanding students for CSA awards.

The deadline for submissions is November 3, 2026.

Nominators (must be a current CSA member) may nominate as many students as they like. Submit this form, a letter of nomination, and at least one letter of support from other faculty members (need not be a CSA member). All letters must be on school letterhead.

The CSA hosts four student awards. 

The Community College Award is to honor a current California community college student, or one who graduated in the last school year, who has completed at least 9 units of sociology coursework and has a GPA of at least 3.0. Students should demonstrate distinction in scholarship and or service to the school, community, and or the CSA.

The Undergraduate Award is to honor a current California undergraduate student, or one who graduated in the last school year, who has completed at least 9 units of sociology coursework and has a GPA of at least 3.0. Students should demonstrate distinction in scholarship and or service to the school, community, and or the CSA.

The Graduate Award is to honor a current graduate student enrolled in a terminal master’s program at a California university, or one who graduated in the last school year, and has a GPA of at least 3.5. Students should demonstrate distinction in scholarship and or service to the school, community, and or the CSA.

The Doctoral Award is to honor a current graduate student enrolled in a doctorial program at a California university, or one who graduated in the last school year, and has a GPA of at least 3.5. Students should demonstrate distinction in scholarship and or service to the school, community, and or the CSA.

Fill out the form here https://form.jotform.com/263035798125058