One of this year’s grantees supports CSUF’s Project Rebound, a program connecting formerly incarcerated students with academic resources and opportunities for leadership. Mirvais Aminy is the interim program director for Project Rebound.
Newswise — Cal State Fullerton’s Scott-Jewett Fund for Student Success and Innovation this year will back programs supporting a career development network for Black communications students; a performing arts student group that explores Latinx identities; and a leadership program for underrepresented women in business.
The fund was created in 2021 after the university received a historic $40 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. CSUF dedicated $3 million dollars over three years — set to end in spring of 2025 — to support student success and innovation. The fund supports educational opportunities led by CSUF faculty, staff or students that focus on social justice and inspire the students and alumni. CSUF individuals or groups could apply for grants up to $150,000.
“From the beginning, CSUF's Scott-Jewett Fund was to benefit Titans and have transformative effects for generations to come,” said Kimberly Shiner, vice president for University Advancement. “These programs and projects led by Titans for Titans are inspired and strive for social justice and equity — goals that stretch far beyond just our region. The continued investment fuels our proven pathway to opportunity.”
In the first two years, 17 projects received a total of $2 million in grants. Now in its final year, $1 million was awarded to eight proposals.
This year’s grantees include:
Advancing Educational Equity and Social Justice: From Campus to Classrooms
Black CommUnity: Preparing Future Black Communications Professionals
Funding Career Coaching Sessions for Underrepresented Women in the Women’s Leadership Program
Grupo de Teatro en Español: Equity Initiative for Student-led Latinx Theatre Events
Project Rebound and Empirical Research on Prejudice and Discrimination in the U.S. Legal System
Summer Program in Public Interest Law
Transfer Titan Success
Sustaining Success: Black Undergraduate Student Creative Activities and Research + (BUSCAR+)
About Cal State Fullerton: The largest university in the CSU and the only campus in Orange County, Cal State Fullerton offers more than 100 degree programs and Division 1 athletics. Recognized as a national model for supporting student success, CSUF excels with innovative, high-impact educational practices, including faculty-student collaborative research, study abroad and competitive internships. CSUF is a top public university known for its success in supporting first-generation and underrepresented students, and preparing all students to become leaders in the global marketplace. Our vibrant and diverse campus is a primary driver of workforce and economic development in the region. Visit fullerton.edu.
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