Alumni Impact

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Catherine Santos

Grade level: Junior
Major: International Business and Design

"This scholarship means so much to me because it not only provides financial relief, but it allows me to focus on my studies without the constant burden of financial stress. It allows me to save up for a car, cover class expenses, and most importantly, it validates my hard work and dedication. I see it as a symbol of support from alumni who understand the challenges students like me face. Thank you, your generosity is helping me pursue my dreams. 

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Esmeralda Plata

Grade level: Junior
Major: Human Services

“I think for any single parent that is pursuing their academic dream, I would say the hardest thing besides finances is the time away from my daughter. The burgundy & gold scholarship has really alleviated a lot of financial stress, and I no longer have to work seven days a week, so I have more time to be with my daughter which is important for me and it's important for her development. Thank you for the scholarship. You've not only impacted my life, but you've also impacted my daughter's life."

2024-25 Jamina O. Barnes Scholarship

Rocio Orozco-Estrada

Grade level: Sophomore
Major: Finance

“I want to first start off by giving huge thanks to the donors who made this scholarship possible. This scholarship will allow me to buy textbook supplies for the next semester and continue to support me in this my academic journey. I feel very fortunate and blessed because me pursuing a degree will no longer burden my family.”

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Bridgette-Gonzalez

Grade level: Graduate student
Major: Marital and Family Therapy

“I will use this scholarship to do more things that align with what I want for myself in the future and that's ultimately to become a therapist and to help others that are struggling with mental health issues. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to pursue my dream.”

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Camryn Perdue

Grade level: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration

“Receiving the scholarship has meant a lot to me because it has not only shown me that my hard work is paying off, but also if I keep pushing myself to do things that I didn't know I was capable of, I will succeed. Thank you so much as this scholarship will help me financially support for things like my housing, books, and many other things to complete my education.”

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Joseph "JD" Elson

Grade level: Senior
Major: Marital and Family Therapy

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Jesus Rosas

Grade level: Graduate student
Major: Social Work 

“Receiving the Burgundy and Gold Scholarship means much more than the financial support. It validates my journey and experience as a first-generation undocumented queer college student who has faced and overcome many obstacles. It also recognizes my hard work and commitment that I have to both my community and my education. Thank you so much for believing in me and giving me this opportunity to finish my education.”

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Michelle Gonzalez

Grade level: Senior
Major: Design & Spanish linguistics 

"I am incredibly grateful for receiving the Toro Alumni Scholarship because this alleviates my financial burden and stress from having to work on campus several hours to interning and having curricular activities where I volunteer as well. This opportunity enhances me to continue exploring my educational path. I am extremely grateful for having the opportunity to study abroad through this scholarship, and now by earning it twice, it has helped prepare me for a successful future anywhere I go. Thank you so much for supporting students like me and making my journey a much smoother one at CSUDH."

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Monica Sanchez

Grade level: Graduate student
Major: Marital and Family Therapy

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Serenity Williams

Grade level: Junior
Major: Psychology

"I would like to thank you all for awarding me the Burgundy and Gold Scholarship. It means that I will be able to receive some financial relief and pay for my books. I have to pay out of pocket for housing, so this will also really help me out in helping pay for my education and finish my last year as a senior. I intend to get my master's, so with the money, I'm going to use it for next semester as well and this will really help me become the best version of myself and keep excelling as a student."

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Sheena Adolphus

Grade level: Graduate student
Major: Clinical Psychology

"I would like to thank the donors for the opportunity to receive this scholarship. It means so much to me. It's really helping me this year especially as I have been a student worker on campus for the past two years and that means that I've had my tuition covered because of that. This is the first year that I have to pay my tuition on my own, so the scholarship is helping me to cover a significant portion of the costs. After I graduate, I plan to give back to my community as a counselor, and this scholarship gets me much closer to this goal."

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Victor Tabancay

Grade level: Senior
Major: Cellular and Molecular biology 

"I am so grateful for this scholarship because it helps me pay for biomedical school applications, and I'm happy to say I've been accepted into five medical programs. Hopefully in the next four years I will be a practicing MD, and this scholarship has done a lot to push me towards that goal. I want to say thank you to the donors for allowing students like me to be able to pursue our dreams."

2024-25 Burgundy & Gold Scholarship

Wendyson Alves-Batista

Grade level: Senior
Major: Business Administration

"Thank you so much for this scholarship. I'm very grateful for the award and the opportunity. Now I have only one more semester to go and I'm very close to the finish line. After I graduate, I will continue to work on my small business. It's a clothing business that I started last semester and so far, it is doing well. So again, thank you so much for the award, I cannot stress how important this is to me and how it has put me in position to make my dreams come true."