Each year, 50 finalists receive awards of $2,000 each, and five of these (one per region) each receive an additional $3,000 as the regional award recipient. The award is now regarded as one of the highest scholastic honors given to secondary school graduates in the state of California.
and continue through the end of February 2021. The California Scholarship Federation (known as CSF) is a state-wide academic honors organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
Serious bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including meningitis, encephalitis and syphilis. Bleeding around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage) Certain cancers involving the brain or spinal cord. Certain inflammatory conditions of the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barre syndrome.
Normal ResultsCSF total protein: 15 to 60 mg/100 mL. Gamma globulin: 3% to 12% of the total protein. CSF glucose: 50 to 80 mg/100 mL (or greater than two thirds of blood sugar level) CSF cell count: 0 to 5 white blood cells (all mononuclear), and no red blood cells.
Protein concentrationUsing an upper limit of normal of 45 mg/dl, 44% of patients had elevated CSF protein levels, with a maximum concentration of 104 mg/dl.
Students earn membership in CSF if they apply and have earned 10 (ten) CSF points. Points are earned on grades from the previous semester according to the following scale. 4 (Four) of the 10 (ten) points must come from List I courses. Of course, all seven points may come from List I.
To qualify for CSF membership each semester follow these guidelines:
- You must earn a minimum of 10 CSF points from the previous semester's grades.
- You must use no more than 5 courses to qualify.
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF), Inc. provides scholarships to qualified California High School Students towards a Life Membership or Sealbearer. Not only do the scholarships benefit the high school student while in high school, but they also provide funding for their college or university education.
To maintain active CSF membership status, students must meet the State CSF grade points (10) requirement, work 20 hours of community service and pay $4 dues for each semester application. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Freshmen Year: Fall Semester (1st) Aug-Dec: Eligible for Associate Membership based on December grades.
Who is eligible to apply for CSF membership? Upon completion of the first semester of the sophomore year, students may apply for membership. This is the first semester that counts towards CSF honor graduation or Lifetime membership. What about 9th grade students?
According to Karen Cunningham, head of CSF, colleges and universities tend to look favorably on potential CSF life member when reviewing applications. In addition, colleges already receive a student's transcript with their grades and GPA on it so the CSF title shouldn't make a difference on a college application.
