Giving Tuesday is a global fundraising marathon dedicated to supporting nonprofit causes. At CSUB, we strive to make an impact on our `Runners lives by providing funding opportunities to support scholarships and programs. Please visit the following funding opportunities to see how you can make an impact with your tax-deductible gift.
Funding Opportunities
CSUB Fund
Supporting the CSUB Fund helps in areas such as student research, community-based field work, travel to conferences and intercollegiate academic competitions, awards for scholarly studies and professional development opportunities to enhance classroom learning.
Roadrunner Club
The Roadrunner Club is the fundraising arm of CSUB Athletics. We provide resources for 300+ student-athletes in the pursuit of our four pillars: academic excellence, outstanding student-athlete experience, competitive success and community engagement.
Basic Needs
CSUB is dedicated to addressing food insecurity on campus and in the community. Past research indicates that 40% of college students are food insecure and that food insecurity can limit academic success. In order to address this need, CSUB offers a variety of resources including an on-campus food pantry, monthly food distributions and fresh produce from our Edible Garden and various community partners.
Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment
The CSUB Alumni Association awards scholarships to CSUB graduates pursuing their graduate degrees on campus. The Alumni Scholarship Endowment was established in 1990 with a gift of $5,000 and is now valued at more than $278,000.
Library Associates
The mission of the Walter W. Stiern Library is to strengthen and enhance the learning, research and instruction at California State University, Bakersfield by facilitating access to programs and services that support a culture of broad inquiry reflective of the diverse community we serve. The Library enriches the University's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by engaging with the campus and encouraging life-long learning, critical thinking and societal awareness.
College of Arts and Humanities
The College of Arts and Humanities offers broad artistic and humanistic knowledge, with over 100 highly-qualified faculty across seven departments: art, communications, music and theatre, English, history, modern languages, and philosophy and religious studies. Master of Arts programs are available in English, History and Spanish. Donations support initiatives like student research, community engagement, academic programs, guest speakers, technology upgrades, and service-learning opportunities.
College of Business and Public Administration
The College of Business and Public Administration at California State University, Bakersfield offers undergraduate degrees in agricultural business, business administration, economics, environmental resource management and public administration. Graduate programs include the MBA, MPA and M.S. in Health Care Administration. Supporting the college means investing in the present and future success of our students.
College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering
The College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering (NSME) offers STEM and health care education, including nursing, engineering and public health programs. NSME graduates drive Kern County's economic growth. Your support enhances opportunities for research, field trips, community engagement, lab innovation and service learning.
College of Social Sciences and Education
Through our outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, SSE provides the teachers, counselors, therapists, police officers and social workers who serve Kern County and beyond. We also prepare future leaders, professionals, researchers and community advocates who enhance the quality of life for us all. Our graduates truly do make a difference — thank you for supporting their academic and professional journey.
Other Funding Opportunities
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