Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund
Hello, friends of CSUB-HESF! We survived the pandemic. We are back!
You're Invited!
42nd Annual CSUB-HESF Awards Program
On a Friday in September 2025
(Date and Location TBA)
Since its establishment in 1984 by now CSU President Emeritus, Dr. Tomas Arciniega (CSUB 1983-2004), HESF has built a "tradition of excellence," having supported nearly 1,900 outstanding students from our community with scholarships totaling $3.2 million.
According to Mr. Ed Herrera, HESF Community Advisory Board President, in fall 2025, HESF plans to recognize 30 academically excellent, financially deserving students, regardless of race or ethnicity, with awards totaling $60,000.
In September 2025, sponsors, students, families and the public will be invited to help celebrate and recognize our students' academic achievement.
Now is the time to BECOME A SPONSOR!
Students, there is still time to apply.
Become A Family, Memorial or Corporate Scholarship Sponsor
Support one or more students in your name. Per a 1:1 CSUB Presidential Matching Program, your contributions are doubled. Each $1,000 donation becomes a $2,000 student scholarship. Contact us for details.
To become a corporate sponsor or an individual or family donor, contact tmartinez@csub.edu or visit our Become a Sponsor page.
2024 Scholarship Sponsors
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.
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
2025-26 HESF Scholarship Application - Apply Now!
The 2025-2026 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 2025.
- Application deadline: May 30, 2025
- Fall 2025 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.
Dr. Thomas R. Martinez
HESF Coordinator
tmartinez@csub.edu
(661) 549-5923 (cell)