August 27, 2009 - In conjunction with the presentation of the prestigious John Brock Community Service Award, four John Brock Scholarships will be awarded to California State University, Bakersfield students at the annual dinner slated for Thursday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Seven Oaks Country Club.

Vincent Rojas, Jr., president/CEO of Kern Schools Federal Credit Union has been named this year's recipient of the John Brock Community Service Award and will be honored at the event. In addition, the event will incorporate the presentation of four scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each to highly deserving students in the School of Business and Public Administration at CSUB. Scholarships are funded from the event's proceeds through CSUB's John Brock Endowment.

"Four recipients have been identified whose academic achievements qualify them for this financial award," said John Emery, dean of the School of Business and Public Administration. "These students have demonstrated not only academic achievement, but the leadership and community service for which the John Brock Scholarships were established. Their future success will be important to Bakersfield and Kern County."

This year's recipients are:

Anthony Barnes - Barnes is a senior in management and a first generation college student who began his academic career at Antelope Valley College and Bakersfield College. As a military veteran he is a firm believer in helping others and has tutored friends and fellow students throughout his college career. Having consistently carried a high grade point average, he is a member of the business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma. After completing his bachelor's degree he plans to pursue a master's degree in business and open his own business in Bakersfield.

Jacobe Perry - Perry is a senior in finance who began his college career living what he describes as a somewhat "nomadic" lifestyle while trying to decide on a career path. After an extended illness, he focused on his education and increased his grade point average each quarter. Perry is now a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma. He credits his parents for the traits and skills that have enabled him to achieve his educational goals.

Joel Sandoval - Sandoval is a senior in accounting who planned a career as a real estate agent, but changed his goal after becoming acquainted with professional accountancy. He is an officer in the University Accounting Association and is responsible for alumni relations. He is working to help current students become more familiar with career tracks in the profession. Sandoval is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and plans to practice as a CPA in Bakersfield after graduation.

Lauren R. Jacobs - Jacobs is a senior with multiple concentrations in finance, marketing and economics. She minors in political science and plans to attend law school with a focus on corporate law. As a member of the CSUB intercollegiate business ethics team she is interested in ways to conduct business in an ethical manner while using sound business practices to succeed. She is active in several community volunteer activities and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma.