Cal State Fullerton Student Awarded Scholarship
Alyssa Khuon has been named a John and Beverly Stauffer Foundation Scholar for her academic work.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Scholarships
Alyssa Khuon, a graduate student at Cal State Fullerton, has received a $15,000 scholarship as a John and Beverly Stauffer Foundation Scholar. The honor recognizes her academic performance and commitment to community service.
Why it matters
The award highlights the achievements of students pursuing advanced degrees in mental health. It also underscores the importance of financial support for graduate students in competitive counseling programs.
The scholarship award for the 2026-27 academic year totals $15,000 for Khuon. Collectively, the 2026 class of CSU awardees received over $200,000 in scholarship funds.
The players
Alyssa Khuon
She is a graduate student in clinical mental health counseling at Cal State Fullerton and a former UC Berkeley social welfare student.
Cal State Fullerton
This university offers a Master of Science program that fulfills educational requirements for licensure as a therapist in California.
The details
Khuon is pursuing a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy at Cal State Fullerton. Her program is one of only eight in California accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Timeline
Alyssa Khuon serves as a Stauffer Foundation Scholar during the 2026-27 academic year.
Culture Shift
The rise of specialized mental health graduate programs reflects a broader societal shift toward prioritizing accessible clinical counseling services. Recognition like this honors the rigorous standards mandated by bodies like the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Graduate students in the Fullerton area can apply for similar awards through their respective campus financial aid offices to offset education costs. These scholarships directly reduce the financial barrier to obtaining professional licensure in high-demand fields like family therapy.
The takeaway
The award serves as a major milestone for students pursuing paths in mental health and counseling. Recipients can use these funds to focus on their clinical training and community service initiatives.
Further reading
For more information on regional education funding, visit the Scholarships section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CSUF News.
