The Division of Equity, Inclusion, and Compliance in partnership with the Cesar Chavez Foundation is launching the CSUB-Chavez Student Leaders Program. The CSUB-Chavez Student Leaders Program is inspired by the work of Cesar Chavez, a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader, dedicated to equality, justice, and dignity for all Americans and is designed to empower and cultivate the next generation of student leaders.

The program is set in the pillars of Chavez’s leadership: Unity, Service, and “Si Se Puede.”  

the pillars of Chavez’s leadership: Unity, Service, and “Si Se Puede.”

The program will include a dynamic curriculum to foster leadership skills, cultural awareness, and civic engagement. Students will also participate as a student leader in the Inaugural CSUB Chavez-Huerta Conference on October 3 and 4, 2024.

CSU Bakersfield is a nationally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), which represents more than 400 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America and Spain.

Each spring, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosts its Annual National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education in Washington D.C. The two-day Capitol Forum features policy briefings on HSI priorities and delegation visits to Capitol Hill to meet in person with congressional leaders to advocate for HSIs. Highlights include: Informational sessions about grant opportunities; Impactful plenaries on investments in HSIs; Student Track: The HSInnovators; and congressional meetings. 

The sponsorship includes Capitol Forum registration fees, transportation, hotel (lodging is shared with three to four students per room), and per diem for food. Selected students will be expected to attend an a minimum of four (4) leadership sessions throughout the academic year, participate in an on-campus resume/interview workshop and other meetings in preparation for the conference. Upon return from the conference, students will share their experiences with the campus community or participate a community leadership activity as determine between the Division and the selected student leader.

 

Application Process

  • Open to ALL students, regardless of race or ethnicity, currently enrolled at CSUB
  • Have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and be in good standing with CSUB
  • Currently enrolled at CSUB
  • If you are an undergraduate student, have at least Sophomore status by Fall Semester 2024
  • For graduate students, be admitted into CSUB graduate program.
  • Have NOT previously attended a HACU conference and/or received a HACU travel scholarship from CSUB.
  • Must be available to travel during the designated travel dates (April 28 - May 1, 2025).
  • CSUB-Chavez Student Leaders Application
  • Resume
  • One to two-page statement, “Why I Want to Be a CSUB Chavez Scholar”
  • Copy of unofficial transcripts from CSUB

APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSED ON September 16, 2024.

 

Questions? Contact

Ludy Ortega Magana

Equity Inclusion & Compliance Administrative Support Assistant

Phone: (661) 654-3375Email: lortega-magana@csub.edu