The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund

The Steven Dorfman Scholarship at Cal Lutheran’s School of Management awards full tuition to outstanding first-year students in business-related fields. Honoring Steven Dorfman’s legacy in communications technology, the scholarship supports students with strong academic records and a passion for entrepreneurship. Dorfman, a former Hughes Communications CEO, played a key role in innovations like DirecTV. This scholarship continues his commitment to leadership and innovation, empowering future business leaders.

Areas to Support
Invest in the Student Experience Strengthen Student Belonging Support Student Scholarships Empower Academic Excellence Nurture Faith Formation Champion Athletics Strengthen Cal Lutheran in the Community Greatest Need Make Cal Lutheran Cares Day Your Own
Leaderboard
Cares Day Leaderboard
35 Participants
Rank Department Raised
1 Annual Fund $236,310.00
2 Presidential Strategic Initiatives $86,200.00
3 The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Fund $81,151.00
4 Student Employment Fund $74,791.00
5 Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary $58,997.00
Ended
2
Match
The Steven Dorfman Scholarship Match
Generous Donor Kelly Kimball- a member of the Steven Dorfman Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Council- has agreed to match dollar for dollar gifts made to this fund up to $50,000.
Completed
$3,000,000
Bridge to the Future Challenge
UPDATE: ALL NEW GIFTS COUNT! An anonymous donor couple has issued an incredible challenge—they’ve pledged their entire $3 million estate gift if we can reach 1,500 donations to any area on the leaderboard by midnight tonight!
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 15
2 CO 1
3 AA 0
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