BPA Scholarships
There are many CSUB Scholarships funded by corporations, non-profit organizations,
and individual donors. Recipients are typically determined through a competitive application
process based on academic achievement, financial need, and/or other criteria established
by the donor. We also encourage students to apply for External Scholarships.
The priority deadline for Roadrunner Scholarship Universe is from January to March
of each academic year.
BPA Scholarships Available Through This Process Include:
This memorial scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Ms. Audrey
Kay Bender, a CSUB economics student who died in July 1988 from a traffic accident.
Audrey’s interests in international trade and commodity markets grew from her family’s
third-generation farming background in Shafter. Award Criteria: Majoring in Economics;
at least a sophomore-level student; enrolled full-time; minimum 3.0 gpa.
This scholarship was established in honor of Dr. Jimmy D. Barnes, a CSUB Professor
and Chair of Marketing, who passed away at the age of 40 while saving a relative in
a tragic boating accident in 1983. Dr. Barnes is remembered for his willingness to
assist, advise and care for others. Award Criteria: Kern County resident, incoming
senior majoring in Business Administration; minimum 3.25 GPA; enrolled full-time;
demonstrate financial need.
This memorial scholarship was established by family in honor of Brent Waterman, to
support students majoring in Business. Award Criteria: Majoring in Business; be a
well-rounded student; demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness.
This memorial scholarship was established by the Bakersfield Advertising Club in honor
of Mr. Don Hopkins, in support of students who are pursuing careers in advertising,
public relations, communications, or business. Award Criteria: Majoring in Communications;
Business; Journalism or Marketing.
This scholarship was established by Mr. Doyle and Pearlie Barnes in honor of their
son, Dr. Jimmy D. Barnes, a former CSUB Marketing faculty member. This scholarship
commemorates Dr. Barnes’ reputation as a caring and generous person who fostered the
ideals of academic, professional, and research excellence. Award Criteria: Kern County
Resident, Upper-division or graduate student majoring in Business Administration;
enrolled full-time; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need. Three awards available
per year.
This memorial scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Mr. Elmer
F. Karpe, former President of the Bakersfield Board of Realtors, to support CSUB students
majoring in Business Administration with a career interest in Real Estate. Award Criteria:
Upper-division student majoring in Business; enrolled full-time; minimum 3.0 GPA;
have a career interest in Real Estate.
This scholarship was established by the Kern County Public Employees Association in
honor of Howard Dallimore to support CSUB students majoring in Public Administration,
Industrial Relations, or Music. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need.
This scholarship was established in honor of Mr. John M. Brock, Sr. a prominent local
businessman who owned Brock’s Department Stores, was one of the founders of San Joaquin
Bank, helped develop the East Hills Mall, and was an active community member. Award
Criteria: Upper-division or graduate continuing student majoring in Business; enrolled
full-time; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrate financial need.