Scholarship Support
Investing in Access & Excellence
Athletics scholarships are vital to attracting and retaining top student-athletes at Long Beach State. They expand access to higher education, lessen financial burden, and allow student-athletes to focus on academic and athletic excellence.
Currently, more than $3 million in scholarship aid is awarded annually across all programs. As the collegiate athletics landscape evolves, sustained philanthropic investment is critical to expanding scholarship access and maintaining a competitive edge.
Sports Performance
Building Championship Preparation
Enhancing sports performance resources supports all 19 programs through upgraded training environments, recovery resources, and performance technology. These investments directly impact student-athlete training, injury prevention, and physical development.
Key enhancements include replacing aging weight racks, dumbbells, benches, and machines; adding velocity-tracking technology; and improving recovery tools and recovery spaces. A donor engagement strategy with naming opportunities will help drive targeted support.
Athletics Nutrition
Fueling Performance & Wellness
Nutrition is fundamental to performance, recovery, and overall wellness. Expanded support for Athletics Nutrition increases access to fueling stations, sport-specific meal plans, and certified nutrition guidance that help student-athletes remain healthy and competition-ready.
The current fueling station provides snacks, protein shakes, and select meals. Future donor-funded enhancements will broaden offerings and further optimize student-athlete performance through comprehensive nutrition initiatives.
Programmatic Support
Sustaining Daily Excellence
Annual programmatic support ensures teams and coaches have the operational resources they need to compete and represent Long Beach State with pride. These funds provide flexibility for team travel, equipment, recruiting, and other sport-specific operating needs.
Philanthropy in this area supports the day-to-day sustainability and long-term success of all sports, ensuring that each program can plan confidently and respond to evolving competitive demands.
