María Dolores Hernández Scholarship
Award Amount:
$3,000 – $7,500 (multiple scholarships may be available: subject to funding)
Established by:
The Maria Dolores Hernandez Fund honors the legacy of Maria Dolores Hernandez, a distinguished nursing leader in Orange County and a dedicated officer in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. This scholarship supports students who exemplify leadership in the nursing profession and are committed to making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Stephanie Hernández Memorial Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1000 (multiple awards may be given: subject to funding)
Established by:
This scholarship is named for Stephanie Hernández, whose family and friends are keeping Stephanie’s legacy alive by supporting and recognizing CSUF students pursuing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree.
Stephanie Hernandez (1989-2011): Stephanie was funny, vibrant, caring, loving, and compassionate. She was a deeply devoted young woman whose lifelong dream was to become a nurse. From the time she was in the fourth grade, she knew without a doubt she wanted to be a nurse. Stephanie was accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at CSUF. She poured herself into her studies with passion and purpose, always eager to share stories from her clinical experiences. Her love for the nursing profession especially radiated as she cared for newborns in the neonatal unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Stephanie treated each newborn with the same care, dignity and love as if they were her own. Though we lost Stephanie too soon, her spirit lives on through this scholarship and through each student who carries her dream forward. She left behind a legacy of compassion, hard work, and a commitment to helping others.
“We must be prepared for we do not know when our last day will come. Live each day of your life to the fullest and overuse the three words: “I love you!”
---Stephanie Hernández, March 2011.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Dr. Austin Nation Diversity in Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$400 – $1,000 (1 undergraduate award; 1 graduate award: subject to funding)
Established By:
This scholarship was established and funded by alumnus Dr. Austin Nation (BSN – 2009; MSN, Leadership – 2011) to assist students in their academic journey who have demonstrated engagement and leadership in the community or in the Nursing Student Association (NSA), which he founded in 2007.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Titan Shops Scholarship
Amount:
$500 (1 award: subject to funding)
Established by:
This scholarship was established by the Titan Shops and administered by the School of Nursing to support nursing students in their academic and professional journey.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Titans Give Scholarship
Amount:
$1,000-5,000 (multiple awards may be available: subject to funding)
Established by:
This scholarship is named for CSUF’s Day of Giving in which donations were made directly to the School of Nursing for student scholarships.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Carlos Mendoza Bombela Nursing Scholarship
Award Amount:
$1000 (1 award: subject to funding)
Established by:
This scholarship was created by Carlos Mendoza Bombela, a trailblazing nurse and first-generation college graduate. Carlos was the first man in nursing to graduate from the MSN program with a concentration in Women's Health Care at CSUF's School of Nursing. Carlos received scholarship support during his undergraduate journey, and through this award, he hopes to support first-generation nursing students in overcoming challenges and achieving leadership in the nursing profession.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Lee Burchfield Memorial Scholarship for School Nursing Award
Award Amount:
$1000 (1 award: subject to funding)
Established by:
This award was established by the family of Lee Burchfield, a dedicated pediatric nurse practitioner, LVN program educator, and school nurse in the Fullerton and Rowland Heights school districts. Lee was passionate about adolescent development and mentored many nurses and school faculty throughout her career. In recognition of her excellence, she was named Teacher of the Year in 1988. Lee passed away in 2023, and her family wished to honor her distinguished nursing career by creating an endowed scholarship to support nursing students pursuing careers as school nurses. This award is intended to assist students with educational and personal expenses while enrolled in college. The award is designed to recognize qualifying students who emulate strong leadership, academic success, and desire to make a difference.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester.
Dr. B.J. Snell Legacy in Midwifery Excellence Endowed Award
Amount:
$1,000-2,000 (subject to funding)
Established by:
This award was established by the faculty, family, and friends of Dr. Betty Johnson (B.J.) Snell, Professor Emeritus in the School of Nursing at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Snell was a visionary educator, compassionate midwife, and tireless advocate for equitable healthcare. She led the development of the Nurse-Midwifery concentration at CSUF and dedicated her career to improving outcomes for women and families, especially in communities facing health disparities. She was beloved by her students and patients alike for her calm strength, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to care.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements: All award recipients are required to attend the in-person School of Nursing Student Recognition Ceremony held at the end of the spring semester. A letter explaining why the student was selected (using feedback from clinical preceptors and the midwifery faculty) will be shared with Dr. Snell’s family.