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Dr. Boris Ricks Memorial Scholarship Fund has raised $ 150 from 2 Donors!
Dr. Boris Ricks Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Boris Ricks Memorial Fund provides scholarships to California State University, Northridge (CSUN) students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential in community activism. The fund was established to honor the legacy of Dr. Boris Ricks, whose leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact on countless CSUN students. The fund aims to cultivate and empower future leaders who promote the values he championed, by assisting them to achieve their academic and professional goals. 

Dr. Ricks was an Associate Professor of Political Science at CSUN and a respected faculty member since 2008. He was also a tireless and dedicated mentor, extending his guidance to students within and beyond the Political Science Department. In addition, he was an active leader on campus, within the California State University system, and in the Los Angeles community. 

By fostering future leaders, the fund aims to honor and preserve Dr. Ricks' enduring legacy of service, mentorship, and community engagement.

Click the "Donate" button above to give to the Dr. Boris Ricks Memorial Fund. 

$50,000
Last Mile Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Last Mile Scholarship!
50 / 50 Donors
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$5,000
The Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland for their generous support of the Desmond Gray Mounger Alumni Scholarship Endowment!
25 / 25 Donors
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$25,000
Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
The John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment Challenge
Thanks to John Harris for his generous support of the John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment!
500 / 500 Donors
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences! Through their gift, $3,000 has been unlocked to support of Project Rebound, the Department of History, and the CSUN in DC Internship Program!
Rank Prize Program or Department Donors
1 $1,500 Project Rebound 536
2 $1,000 Department of History 14
3 $500 CSUN in DC Internship Program 12
4 Albert Zoraster Valley Pioneer Scholarship Endowment 11
5 Institute for Sustainability 4
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$50,000
The Matador Student Success Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who sponsored this challenge for their support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$25,000
First-Time Freshman Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who supported the Matador Mission: First-time Freshman Scholarship through the Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Chris Sales Lunch Hour Challenge
Thanks to Chris Sales for his generous support of the Christopher B. Sales Information Technology Student Fellowship Endowment!
20 / 20 Donors
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United States Military Branch Donor Challenge
Thank you to Robert and Gloria Meyerson for their generous support of the CSUN Veterans Resource Center through the U.S. Military Branch Donor Challenge! $5,000 will be given to the VRC in honor of members of the U.S. Army!
In what branch of the military did/do you serve?
Rank Answer Donors
1 US Army 47
2 US Navy 29
3 US Air Force 25
4 US Marine Corps 22
5 US Space Force 2
6 US Coast Guard 1
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