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Welcome to CSUB-HESF 2025-26

These are our Students, Families and Sponsors

Laura Arredondo and Sponsored Students

Congratulating HESF Scholarship Awardees

Torres Torres-Stallings Pre-Law Scholars

Recognizing Student Achievement

Youth 2 Leaders Students

Honoring Future Leaders

HESF Kids

Encouraging the Next Generation

Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Fund

Hello, friends of CSUB-HESF!

Group of HESF students holding up signs

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
Learn more about Emily Duran.
Emily Duran

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

2025 Sponsors for HESF: Arredondo Ventures, Delano Family Motors, Youth 2 Leaders, Dignity Health, Budweiser, Nationwide Insurance, Taft College

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
Apply for the HESF scholarship

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

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

Announcing the Annual Torres, Torres Stallings Pre-Law Scholarships

Torres Torres Stallings Law Corporation

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.
Today, Mr. Torres and his law partner and daughter Ms. Alekxia Torres Stallings are supporting two CSUB-HESF student scholarships.
Become a Sponsor

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)

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