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College of Health and Human Services
We’re not just building careers — we’re transforming lives.
How you can help
At Sacramento State’s College of Health and Human Services (HHS), students gain the skills, experience, and passion to address real challenges in real communities — from public health and social work to advanced health care. They graduate ready to lead with purpose and compassion.
But we can’t do it alone. Bold partners like you help us deliver life-changing resources and opportunities that fuel excellence, equity, and well-being across our region. Your support powers essential programs, scholarships, and experiences that shape fearless champions for health equity.
Let’s push boundaries together — whether it’s funding community clinics, championing paid internships, or backing breakthrough research, every gift makes a difference.
Ready to change lives? Contact HHS to learn how your support can make a lasting impact at Sacramento State.
Scholarships
Scholarships do more than just lighten the financial load — they build futures.
Every healthcare scholarship funds the journey of a student committed to breaking barriers in nursing, public health, and criminal justice careers. Students who will be on the front lines, committed to improving the health and well-being of communities historicaly underserved.
Help us shape leaders who won’t just succeed — they’ll transform their fields.
For Social Work students dedicated to combating social injustice
The Robin Carter Justice in Action Social Work Scholarship honors Robin Carter, a distinguished advocate for justice and equity in social work.
This scholarship supports Social Work students dedicated to combating social injustices in the Black community through community work, leadership, or research.
Give to the Robin Carter Justice in Action Social Work Scholarship
For Communications Sciences students interested in working in school settings
The SPG Therapy & Education Opportunity Scholarships support senior-level and graduate students in Communication Sciences and Disorders who are interested in careers within school settings.Give to support the therapy and education opportunity scholarships
For students pursuing Physical Therapy degrees
The Susan Young McGinty Scholarship honors its namesake, a passionate Sacramento State educator, mentor, and former Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy who dedicated her career to advancing the field.
This scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in Physical Therapy, focusing on those who embody McGinty's commitment to excellence, compassion, and service in healthcare.
For Kinesiology students with demonstrated academic achievement
The Baldini Family Scholarship honors its namesake, a beloved Sacramento State professor and former Kinesiology Department Chair known for his dedication to student success and excellence in education.
This scholarship supports Kinesiology students who demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to making a positive impact in their field.
For students who demonstrate a commitment to overcoming barriers
The College of Health & Human Services Student Emergency Fund offers crucial financial assistance to students facing unexpected hardships, covering essential expenses like rent, groceries, medical bills, and transportation.
Your support helps students overcome those barriers, allowing them to stay on track toward graduation.
Center for Health, Practice, Policy, and Research
Sacramento State’s College of Health and Human Services is laser-focused on strategic priorities that deliver measurable change. Together, let’s tackle the challenges that matter.
Our Center for Health, Practice, Policy, and Research (CHPPR) is where research meets action. Support us as we build:
- Community engagement initiatives — real events, real partnerships, real impact.
- High-caliber training programs that give students the skills to excel in public health careers.
- Advancements in health research and fellowships that fuel new ideas in health policy.
- Expanded clinic space with cutting-edge technology in Folsom Hall to meet growing community needs.
About HHS leadership
With Dean Mary Maguire (left) at the helm, the College trains over 7,100 students each year across top disciplines. More than 1,100 community partners, nine clinics, and 2,000+ internships bring our mission into the community, where it belongs. But we’re just getting started.
Ready to make a difference that matters? Invest in Sacramento State's Health and Human Services programs to shape tomorrow's health leaders today.