Hello, friends of CSUB-HESF! We survived the pandemic. We are back!
You're Invited!
40th Annual CSUB-HESF Scholarship Awards Program
Friday, September 22, 2023
6pm Social, 6:30pm Program
CSUB Student Recreation Center, Solorio Room
This year, we recognize 23 academically-excellent, financially-deserving students with awards totaling $46,000. Since 1984, HESF has built a "tradition of excellence at CSUB," having supported over 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.
- 6pm-6:30, Social with Mariachi Sol Y Luna
- 6:30, Program and student recognition
Keynote Speaker, Mr. Sergio Flores
- Award-wining investigative consumer reporter, NBC 7 & Telemundo 20, San Diego
- Former news anchor, KGET 17, Telemundo 17.3
- Read Sergio's bio
Special recognition in memory of Mr. Jose Arredondo
- Five student scholarships are supported by the Arredondo family (see below)
To RSVP or become a donate contact: tmartinez@csub.edu
Thank You to Our Sponsors
2023-24 HESF Scholarship Application
The 2023-24 Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund (HESF) scholarship application is now open for students who are accepted and planning to attend CSUB in fall 2023.
- Application deadline: June 15, 2023
- Fall 2023 goal: 20 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
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
- 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. For additional information, contact either of the following people.
Dr. Thomas R. Martinez
HESF Coordinator
tmartinez@csub.edu
(661) 549-5923 (cell)
Ms. Alicia Valenzuela
HESF Admin Support
avalenzuela@csub.edu
(661) 496-2432 (cell)