![The seven CSU Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_2023CasanovaScholars_24July2023.jpg.webp?itok=OpWngPeg)
July 24, 2023
The program, which is awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students, provides financial assistance for those interested in exploring and preparing for a doctoral program.
![Shane Burrell](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/News-Release-%5BPOST%5D-21_4625-CAL_Shane-Burrell-University-of-Oregon-Acceptance.jpg.webp?itok=0T9XdAmQ)
March 23, 2021
Shane Burrell got into his dream Ph.D. program for this coming fall: the gaming studies program at the University of Oregon.
![Two CSUSB students selected as 2020-21 Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CSU_SallyCasanovaScholars_Ortega-Burrell_02Sept2020_REVISE.jpg.webp?itok=xXPZ9hJW)
September 1, 2020
Out of 250 applicants and as part of the California Pre-Doctoral Program, CSUSB students Nora Nickoel Bianey Ortega and Shane Burrell are among the 77 Sally Casanova California Pre-Doctoral Scholars for 2020-21.