Overview

Students in the Department of History & Global Cultures benefit from the generous support of the Friends of History & Global Cultures, alumni, faculty, and community donors. Through their contributions, the department distributes nearly $30,000 annually in scholarships and awards supporting academic achievement, historical research, and student success.

Our scholarships primarily support undergraduate and graduate History majors and students pursuing History-Social Science Teacher Preparation. Awards recognize academic excellence, financial need, and interests in areas such as public history, teaching, and historical research.

Each scholarship reflects the generosity and personal commitments of individuals and families who have contributed to the department's longstanding tradition of supporting students. We are proud to recognize their stories and their lasting impact on our academic community.

Scholarships

AAUW Hayward/Castro Valley Patricia Ball Memorial Scholarship

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History
Standing: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
GPA: Good academic standing
Additional: Open to all eligible students regardless of sex or gender

About the Scholarship and Donor

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization dedicated to advancing equity, economic security, and educational opportunities for women and girls. Since 1881, AAUW members have worked on major educational, social, economic, and political issues. The Hayward/Castro Valley Branch, established in 1941, has continued this mission through advocacy, education, and research in the Bay Area.

This scholarship was endowed in memory of Patricia Ball (1925–2021), a longtime member of the AAUW Hayward/Castro Valley Branch. Born in Griggsville, Illinois, to Thomas and Hazel (Sleight) Ball, Patricia came from a family that placed great value on education and public service. A third-generation public school teacher, she developed an early interest in nature and environmental issues through her experiences as a Girl Scout.

After graduating from Griggsville High School in 1943, Patricia attended Western Illinois State College, where she studied U.S. History and earned her bachelor's degree in 1947. She began her teaching career in Illinois before moving to California in 1950. She taught first in Oroville and later in Castro Valley and at Pacific High School in San Leandro.

Patricia continued her education throughout her career, earning master's degrees from Stanford University in Elementary Education and California State University, Hayward in U.S. History. She retired in 1982 after 33 years of teaching. This scholarship honors her lifelong dedication to education, history, and public service.

Blanchette Family History Scholarship

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History
Standing: Junior or senior
GPA: Minimum 3.5 overall GPA

About the Scholarship and Donors

Terri Blanchette earned her BA in History from Cal State East Bay in 2001 and an MA in History and Museum Studies from Duquesne University in 2006. Stephen Blanchette Jr. earned a BS in Computer Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and an MA in Diplomacy from Norwich University in 2006.

Both believe that an education grounded in historical perspective is essential to making meaningful contributions to society. They established the Blanchette Family History Scholarship to encourage students to continue studying history and to recognize its importance in understanding people, communities, and the world.

David M. Campbell Scholarship in History

Fall Semester

Eligibility

Major: Graduate History; advanced undergraduate History majors may be considered if no qualified graduate applicant is available
Standing: Graduate
GPA: Good academic standing
Priority: Students pursuing public history who demonstrate financial need, particularly those interested in increasing diversity in librarianship, archives, records management, and historic preservation

About the Scholarship and Donor

David M. Campbell was born in 1949 and raised in San Francisco and on the Peninsula. He earned an associate degree from Cañada College and a bachelor's degree from UC Santa Cruz before attending Cal State Hayward from 1991 to 1997.

As a graduate student in History, David focused on Public History, specializing in archives and records management. His education included internships at the National Archives and the GLBT Historical Society, experiences that helped shape his professional career.

David subsequently worked as an archival assistant at Wells Fargo and spent 30 years as a library assistant at the UCSF Medical Library. Beginning in 2005, he also worked at the Mechanics' Institute Library in San Francisco.

Throughout his career, David observed a lack of diversity within the archival and library professions. He established this scholarship to support graduate students pursuing public history, particularly students from populations underrepresented in these fields. His goal is to encourage open-minded, multicultural perspectives and expand opportunities in archives, librarianship, records management, and historic preservation.

Sherry A. Cortez History Scholarship

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History
Standing: Junior or senior
GPA: Good academic standing
Priority: Students studying race and gender, members of Phi Alpha Theta, and transfer students

About the Scholarship and Donor

Sherry Cortez-Fassler earned her BA in History from Cal State East Bay in 2003. Through this scholarship, she seeks to support undergraduate students pursuing historical study, particularly those interested in questions of race and gender.

Recognizing the importance of academic community and access to higher education, she also gives special consideration to students involved in Phi Alpha Theta, the History honor society, and students who have transferred to Cal State East Bay.

Barry Feldscher Scholarship in History

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History, History-Social Science, or Graduate History
Standing: Junior, senior, or graduate
GPA: Good academic standing
Priority: Students demonstrating financial need and a commitment to supporting communities of color, people experiencing religious persecution, or individuals facing severe economic disadvantage

About the Scholarship and Donor

Barry Feldscher earned a BS in Mathematics from Cal State East Bay and built a professional career in manufacturing, aerospace, and technology in Silicon Valley. He also served as a substitute teacher at various points in his life and has maintained a lifelong commitment to education.

An accomplished pilot, sailor, and author, Barry has pursued a wide range of intellectual and personal interests. He has a particular appreciation for history, especially the Civil War era.

Through this scholarship, Barry hopes to make it easier for Cal State East Bay students to pursue their educational goals and personal aspirations. His generosity reflects his belief in the transformative possibilities of higher education and his commitment to helping students pursue their own hopes and dreams.

Pearl Harbor Legacy Scholarship

Fall Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History, Graduate History, or History-Social Science Teacher Preparation
Standing: Junior, senior, or graduate
GPA: Good academic standing
Additional: Focus on World War II history and its legacy, with an interest in teaching at the K–12 or higher education level

About the Scholarship

The Pearl Harbor Legacy Scholarship is supported by the Nicholas J. and Anna K. Bouras Foundation. It was established to ensure that the experiences of servicemen and women present at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, are remembered, studied, and shared with future generations.

The scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students studying the World War II era who also have an interest in teaching history. It provides financial assistance for tuition and books while encouraging students to connect historical scholarship with public education.

Each year, the scholarship recipient participates in the Pearl Harbor Beacon Lighting Ceremony on December 7 at Cal State East Bay's Concord campus, delivering brief remarks about the historical research supported by the award.

Anna Rabkin Award in History

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History, History-Social Science Teacher Preparation, or Graduate History with a focus on Public History or Teaching
Standing: Junior, senior, or graduate
GPA: Good academic standing
Additional: Applicants must be first-generation college students or recent refugees and have a research or teaching focus on the period 1919–1950 in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, or Africa

About the Award and Donor

Anna Rabkin earned her MA in History from Cal State East Bay in 2003. Her graduate studies focused on the years 1919–1955, encompassing the aftermath of World War I, World War II, and the beginning of the Cold War.

Following her graduate studies, Anna wrote From Krakow to Berkeley: Coming Out of Hiding, published in England in 2018. The book recounts her experiences and preserves an important personal history of the Holocaust and its aftermath.

This award was established in memory of Anna's brother, Arthur Rose, MD, who saved her life during the Holocaust. It honors the importance of historical memory and supports students whose educational experiences and research interests connect with the histories of displacement, persecution, survival, and recovery.

Richard B. and Evelyn Whitman Rice Scholarship

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate or Graduate History
Standing: Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate
GPA: Minimum 3.25 overall GPA and 3.5 GPA in History coursework

About the Scholarship and Donors

Dr. Richard B. Rice, Professor Emeritus of History, earned his BA in 1945, MA in 1947, and Ph.D. in 1957 from the University of California, Berkeley. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater.

Professor Rice joined California State University, Hayward in 1960 as a founding member of the faculty. He served as History Department Chair, Special Assistant to the President, Acting Head of the Division of Humanities, and Acting Associate Dean and Dean of the School of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, now the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences.

He retired in 1984 and moved to a family farm in the Redding area but continued teaching at Cal State East Bay until 1995.

Professor Rice originally established a scholarship in memory of his wife, Evelyn Whitman Rice. Following his death in January 2012, his daughters renamed the endowment to honor both parents.

The Rice Endowment has provided extraordinary support for generations of students, underwriting approximately 30 undergraduate scholarships, more than a dozen graduate awards, more than 50 student research awards, and approximately 20 Gilliard Awards recognizing excellence in historiography.

The family's generosity remains an important part of the department's commitment to historical scholarship and student achievement.

John and Ruth Sandoval Scholarship

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History or Mass Communications
Standing: Junior or senior
GPA: Minimum 3.0 overall GPA

About the Scholarship and Donors

John and Ruth Sandoval were widely recognized as influential members of the Alameda County community and longtime advocates for education and local history.

John Sandoval was a distinguished historian of southern Alameda County who authored more than 100 articles and several books. He served as president of the Hayward Area Historical Society Board and received the Distinguished Citizen of Hayward Award in 1975.

John and Ruth met while working at the Daily Review newspaper and shared a lifelong commitment to their community. They were among the founding members of "The Affiliates," a predecessor of the Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation Board of Trustees.

Through their scholarship, the Sandovals sought to support upper-division students studying History and to strengthen educational opportunities at Cal State East Bay. John preceded Ruth in death; Ruth passed away in 2010 at the age of 92.

Their scholarship continues their legacy of community engagement, historical preservation, and support for higher education.

The Stanley Family Scholarships

Professor Emerita Judith M. Stanley established two scholarships reflecting her lifelong commitment to historical scholarship, women's history, and expanding access to higher education.

Professor Stanley taught History and Nursing History at Cal State East Bay for 32 years before retiring in 1999. Her scholarship emphasized women's history, and she developed the university's first course in American women's history.

During her career, she served two terms as History Department Chair, represented the department and college in the Academic Senate, and twice served as Chair of the Academic Senate. She has also supported the university library, the Scholar-OLLI program, Friends of History, and efforts to maintain connections between retired faculty and the university.

Professor Stanley's commitment to scholarships grew from her own educational experiences. Financial assistance enabled her to attend Seton Hill College, while a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship supported her MA in History at Catholic University. A teaching assistantship at UC Berkeley subsequently helped her complete her Ph.D.

She and her brother were the first members of their family to attend college, an experience that strengthened her commitment to helping future generations pursue higher education.

Professor Stanley established Cal State East Bay's first charitable gift annuity, which supported the creation of the Judith M. Stanley Scholarship in Women's History in 2008. In 2011, she established the Gerard C. and John M. Stanley Scholarship in History in honor of her father and brother.

Gerard C. and John M. Stanley Scholarship in History

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History
Standing: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
GPA: Minimum 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in History coursework
Additional: Completion of at least one upper-division History course

This scholarship honors Professor Stanley's father and brother while supporting undergraduate students pursuing historical study.

Judith M. Stanley Scholarship in Women's History

Spring Semester

Eligibility

Major: Undergraduate History
Standing: Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
GPA: Minimum 3.0 overall GPA
Additional: Completion of at least one upper-division women's history course with a grade of B or higher and an intention to complete a capstone project related to women's history

This scholarship supports students pursuing research on women's historical experiences, continuing Professor Stanley's scholarly and educational legacy.

Awards and Prizes

In addition to scholarships, the department recognizes outstanding student research, writing, and academic achievement through several named awards. These prizes honor distinguished former faculty members and celebrate excellence in historical scholarship.

John Edwin Morby Award for Outstanding Work in World History

About the Award and Honoree

Dr. John Edwin Morby, Professor Emeritus of History at Cal State East Bay, graduated from Berkeley High School in 1957. He earned his BA in History from UC Berkeley in 1961, his MA from Harvard University in 1963, and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1971.

Before joining Cal State East Bay, Professor Morby taught History at the University of Texas. His scholarly interests ranged widely, from Egyptology to French Baroque music. He was an avid collector of classical music recordings and the author of Dynasties of the World: A Chronological and Genealogical Handbook, published by Oxford University Press.

Professor Morby was deeply engaged in social and political issues. He protested the Vietnam War, opposed the death penalty, wrote letters on behalf of political prisoners, and supported animal rights organizations. A world traveler and student of many languages, he continued taking language courses until the final weeks of his life.

Professor Morby passed away in 2010. The award honors his intellectual curiosity, scholarly achievements, and lifelong engagement with the wider world.

Award Recognition

Each spring, the department recognizes outstanding analytical essays written in HIST 101: World History I and HIST 102: World History II. Faculty nominate candidates, and the department's Scholarship Committee selects recipients.

Dan Gilliard Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historiography

About the Award and Honoree

Dr. Frank Daniel Gilliard, Professor Emeritus of History, joined Cal State Hayward in 1966, the same year he earned his Ph.D. in History from UC Berkeley. He previously earned his BA from the University of Florida in 1957 and his MA from UC Berkeley.

With the exception of a visiting professorship at Hunter College in New York City during 1968–1969, Professor Gilliard spent his entire professional career at Cal State East Bay. He retired in 1998 but continued teaching until 2002.

A distinguished scholar of ancient history, Professor Gilliard specialized in ancient Greece, Rome, and Christianity. He was a fellow of the American Academy in Rome and published numerous scholarly articles in journals including Speculum, Historia, New Testament Studies, The Journal of Roman Studies, and Harvard Theological Review.

In 1970, the University of California Press published his translation, with R. I. Frank, of Hermann Bengtson's An Introduction to Ancient History.

Professor Gilliard also made significant contributions to university governance. He served on the Academic Senate, Faculty Affairs Committee, University Promotion and Tenure Committee, and Professional Leave Committee, and served as faculty marshal during commencement. He chaired the History Department from 1981 to 1984.

Professor Gilliard passed away in 2005. This award honors his contributions to ancient history, historical scholarship, teaching, and university service.

Award Recognition

Each spring, the department recognizes outstanding analytical essays written in HIST 400: Historical Interpretation. Faculty nominate candidates, and the department's Scholarship Committee selects recipients.

Evelyn Whitman Rice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Applied History

About the Award

Named in honor of Evelyn Whitman Rice, this award recognizes excellence in applying historical knowledge and methods to practical and public-facing work. The Rice family's longstanding generosity has supported generations of Cal State East Bay History students through scholarships and awards.

Award Recognition

Each spring, the department recognizes outstanding analytical essays and projects in applied history coursework. Faculty nominate candidates, and the department's Scholarship Committee selects recipients.

Questions About Scholarships and Awards?

Students interested in departmental scholarships and awards are encouraged to contact the Department of History & Global Cultures for information about eligibility, application procedures, and current deadlines.

Department of History & Global Cultures
Email: history@csueastbay.edu
Phone: (510) 885-3207