Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund
Hello, friends of CSUB-HESF!
You're Invited!
42nd Annual CSUB-HESF Scholarship Awards Program
Friday, September 26, 2025
CSUB Student Union
6pm: Social Hour
6:30pm: Program
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!
Announcing Our 2025 Keynote Speaker
Ms. Emily Duran, CEO, Kern Health Systems
- Inductee, 2023 CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame
- Former CSUB-HESF Scholarship Recipient
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.
2025-26 Scholarship Sponsors
The Honorable Robert S. Tafoya and Chancellor Emerita Sandra V. Serrano
Thank you for your positive impact on students and our community.
Mrs. Nema Traynor
Thank you, you are our perpetual angel; without you we could not assist students year after year.
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.
Announcing the Annual Torres, Torres Stallings Pre-Law Scholarships
Torres, Torres Stallings Pre-Law Scholarships
- Mr. David Torres is a prominent attorney and long-time supporter of HESF students
- He was perhaps the first HESF scholarship recipient circa 1980 when Dr. Arciniega established HESF while at CSU Fresno.
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)