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
CSUB Student Union, MPR (Multipurpose Room)
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
![David and Alekxia Torres](/hesf/_images/david-and-alekxia-torres.jpg)
Special Recognition in Memory of Mr. Jose Arredondo (1958-2019)
![Jose Arredondo](/hesf/_images/jose-arredondo.jpg)
Five student scholarships are supported by the Arredondo family. Thank you, Ms. Laura Arredondo.
Ms. Laura Arredondo and HESF Students
![Laura Arredondo and students](/hesf/_images/laura-arredondo-and-students.jpg)
Announcing the Annual Torres, Torres Stallings Pre-Law Scholarships
![Torres Torres Stallings Law Corporation](/hesf/_images/torres-torres-stallings.jpg)
Help Support a Scholarship in memory of Dr. Augustine "Gus" Garcia (1939-2022)
![Dr. Augustine Garcia](/hesf/_images/gus-garcia.jpg)
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 Sponsors
![2024 Sponsors for HESF](/hesf/_images/current-sponsors-2024.png)
Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors
![2023 Sponsors for HESF](/hesf/_images/current-sponsors-2023.png)
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
![Jose Arredondo](/hesf/_images/jose-arredondo-collage.jpg)
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.
![Dr. Augustine Garcia](/hesf/_images/gus-garcia-collage.jpg)
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)