The California Scholarship Federation (known as CSF) is a state-wide organization whose purpose is to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Qualifying for membership is on a semester basis following a point system which requires A's and B's in the most difficult classes. To become a lifetime member (Sealbearer) students must have qualified for 4 semesters during their last 3 Years of high school, including one semester in the senior year. At graduation lifetime members receive a special seal on their diploma, a certificate, pin and gold cords to be worn at the ceremony.