Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund
Hello, friends of CSUB-HESF! We survived the pandemic. We are back!
You're Invited!
41st Annual CSUB-HESF Scholarship Awards Program
Friday, September 20, 2024
6pm, Social
6:30pm, Program
CSUB Student Union, MPR (Multipurpose Room)
If you do not have a CSUB parking permit, please parking in Lots K1 and K2 to avoid ticketing.
This year, we plan to recognize 30 academically excellent, financially deserving students, regardless of race or ethnicity, with awards totaling $60,000. Since 1984, HESF has built a "tradition of excellence at CSUB," having supported more than 1,800 outstanding students from our community with scholarships totaling more than $3.1 million.
The public is invited to help celebrate and recognize our students' academic achievement.
We are pleased to welcome our 2024 keynote speakers: Mr. David Torres and Ms. Alekxia Torres Stallings.
Torres, Torres Stallings Law Corporation
Special Recognition in Memory of Mr. Jose Arredondo (1958-2019)
Five student scholarships are supported by the Arredondo family. Thank you, Ms. Laura Arredondo.
Ms. Laura Arredondo and HESF Students
Announcing the Annual Torres, Torres Stallings Pre-Law Scholarships
Help Support a Scholarship in memory of Dr. Augustine "Gus" Garcia (1939-2022)
Your donation can help support a future teacher.
Become a Sponsor or Donor
To become a corporate sponsor or an individual or family donor, contact tmartinez@csub.edu or visit our Become a Sponsor page.
Thank You to Our 2024-25 Sponsors
More 2024-25 Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Dean and Pearl Daley
Congratulations to the incoming CSUB students. Good luck on your new venture! Go `Runners!Dr. Yvonne Ortiz-Bush and the Honorable Michael G. Bush
Thank you for all you do for our CSUB students!Connie Perez-Andreesen and Joel Andreesen
Congratulations HESF students!
"Sí, se puede"
The Honorable Robert S. Tafoya and Chancellor Emerita Sandra V. Serrano
Thank you for your positive impact on students and our community.In Memory of Atanacio “Tano” and Ascension “Chonita” Martinez
Though each had little formal education, they achieved much and greatly encouraged education for their family and others.Other generous supporters of our CSUB students
- Dr. Kim Flachmann, CSUB
- Dr. Alicia E. Rodriquez, CSUB
- Mr. Leonel Martinez, Technical Writer, KCSOS
- Dr. Frank and Janina Espinoza, In Memory of Dr. Gus Garcia
2024-25 HESF Scholarship Application
The 2024-2025 Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund (HESF) scholarship application is now open on the CSUB Financial Aid website for students who are accepted and planning to attend CSUB in fall 2024.
- Application deadline: June 15, 2024
- Fall 2024 goal: 30 scholarships at $2,000 each
- Eligibility (any student, regardless of race or ethnicity):
- High school seniors / incoming CSUB freshmen
- Community college transfers
Become a Sponsor
HESF Scholarship Sponsors
Per a 1:1 Matching Program, your $1,000 sponsorship is doubled! In other words, each $1,000 is matched and becomes a $2,000 scholarship! Sponsor one or more students, or contribute any amount.
HESF Family or Memorial Scholarship Sponsors
Ask about establishing a “Family” or “Memorial Scholarship Fund,” allowing you to honor a loved one. Build your legacy of supporting outstanding students.
Dedicate Your Donation
In memory of Mr. Jose Arredondo (1958-2019)
- Local businessman
- Long-time supporter of HESF students
- Learn more about Jose (PDF)
This year, the family is sponsoring five student scholarships.
IN MEMORY OF DR. AUGUSTINE “GUS” GARCIA (1939-2022)
- Long-time CSUB educator and advocate for children
- Professor of Education, 1972-1975 and 1987-2014
- 2018 CSUB Faculty Hall of Fame Inductee
Help support an annual student scholarship in memory.
Contact Us
Would you like to be a CSUB-HESF Community Advisory Board Member? Contact us to discuss. For additional information, contact either of the following people.
Dr. Thomas R. Martinez
HESF Coordinator
tmartinez@csub.edu
(661) 549-5923 (cell)