Child and Adolescent Development Alumni Chapter: 20 Years of Celebrating Excellence

Join us as we recognize student scholarship recipients, donors and outstanding alumni volunteers.

Date: May 2, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: University Student Union, Lakeview Terrace (located on 2nd floor of East Conference Center)

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330

Cost: $10

Breakfast/Brunch will be provided.

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Scholarship Details

The goal of the CADV Alumni Chapter Scholarships is to support Child and Adolescent Development (CADV) students and alumni who demonstrate meaningful leadership and involvement within the CSUN community and the profession of Child and Adolescent Development.

• Dr. Carol S. Kelly Endowment Scholarship (Two $1,000 scholarships available)
  • The goal of the Dr. Carol Kelly Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus who demonstrates leadership through community involvement and who will be pursuing a graduate degree at CSUN.
• Holding Hands Scholarship (One $1,000 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Holding Hands Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a graduate degree at CSUN and whose career goal is to work with children or adolescents challenged with behavioral and mental health needs.
• Healthy Minds Consulting Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Healthy Minds Consulting Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose career goal is to work professionally with children or adolescents and is involved in advocacy or intends to pursue a career in this realm.
• Brighter Minds Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Brighter Minds Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or CADV alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a degree in higher education and whose goal is to pursue a career with children and/or adolescents in behavioral or mental health.
• Nedjat Gabbaie Scholarship (Two $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Nedjat Gabbaie Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose career goal is to work with children or adolescents challenged with learning disabilities or is currently working with this population.
• Jackey Konialian Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Jackey Konialian Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or alumnus whose goal is to work with children and adolescents challenged with special educational needs and/or is currently working with this population.
• “Sí podemos” Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the “Sí podemos” Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major or CADV alumnus who is the first family member to pursue a degree in higher education and whose goal is to pursue a career with children and/or adolescents in behavioral or mental health.
• Alternative Solutions – Youseff Hodaly Scholarship (One $500 scholarship available)
  • The goal of the Alternative Solutions – Youseff Hodaly Scholarship is to support a Child and Adolescent Development major and/or Psychology undergraduate who is a single parent returning to school to pursue a degree working with children, adolescents, or families.

Application deadline is April 18, and selected recipients will be recognized at the 20 Years of Celebrating Excellence event May 2.