Fresno State Alumni
Bulldog Pride Fund
Mission: To provide an annuity that supports Fresno State students.
Pictured left to right: Raven Kapphahn, Jared Lindo, Sara Martinez Anzaldua, Leonel
Barajas, Julia Woli Scott, Phillippe Prohoroff, and Dausha Cahoun (Photo by Peter
Robertson, 2014).
Pictured left to right: Karen Carrillo, Kristine Kemmer, Abigail Cano, Gena Chambers, and Jacob Velasquez (2023-24)
The Bulldog Pride Fund (BPF) was established by Dr. Peter Robertson in 2005 with two $50 donations, and was officially recognized by the Fresno State Alumni Association in 2006. It has a simple mission: To provide an annuity that supports students attending Fresno State.
In the 2024-25 academic year, the BPF has awarded 10 scholarships of $3,000 each – or $30,000 total. Overall, the BPF has provided 116 scholarships valued at $245,000. As of June 30, 2024, total donations to the BPF are $720,907; and the endowment balance is $860,462.
Thank you, donors. We appreciate your continued and steadfast support and uplift of our scholars. Donations are always welcome.
Pictured left to right: Denise Rogers, Teya Juarez, Cassidy LeClair, TimeOut, and Asher Morley (2020-21).
The Bulldog Pride Fund annually provides 10 scholarships of $3,000 each ($30,000 total):
- Bulldog Pride Fund Scholarship
- BPF: ASI President’s Award
- BPF: Drum Major Award
- BPF: Eartha Kitt Vocal Performance Award
- BPF: Edna Garabedian Vocal Performance Award
- BPF: General Award
- BPF: Jeffery Robinson Humanics Award
- BPF: Larry Newsome Theatre Arts Award
- BPF: Raymond Burr Theatre Arts Award
- BPF: TimeOut Spirit Award
- USP: President’s Award
Apply for Bulldog Pride Fund and all Fresno State scholarships:
Pictured left to right: Lexey Jenkins, Joel Alaniz Ayala, Sofia James, TimeOut, and Ingie Kisbye (2023-24).
The 2024-25 Bulldog Pride Fund scholars sharing $30,000 equally ($3,000 each) are:
- BPF: ASI President’s Award – Faith Van Hoven – a senior from Clovis, majoring in philosophy and pre-law;
- BPF: Drum Major Award – Davian Barba – a senior from Ceres studying music education
- BPF: Eartha Kitt Vocal Performance Award – Josha Bravo – a senior from Clovis, majoring in music (vocal performance);
- BPF: Edna Garabedian Vocal Performance Award – Taylor Bumgarner – a senior from Fresno, studying music (vocal performance);
- BPF: General Award – Jonelle Mahealani Bush – a graduate student from Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi, majoring in speech-language pathology;
- BPF: Jeffery Robinson Humanics Award – Lexey Jenkins – a senior from Ahwahnee, studying music with an LGBTQ2+ Studies minor and a Humanics Certificate;
- BPF: Larry Newsome Theatre Arts Award – Joel Alaniz Ayala – a senior from Firebaugh, majoring in theatre arts (design and technology), with a minor in French;
- BPF: Raymond Burr Theatre Arts Award – Paulina Marin Contreras – a senior from Riverdale, studying theatre arts (acting) and Spanish;
- BPF: TimeOut Spirit Award – Tradition dictates that we keep the name of the student that performs as Fresno State’s mascot a secret, but the student is a sophomore from Fresno, double majoring in kinesiology and sports administration; and
- BPF: USP President’s Award – Ingie Kisbye – a senior from Sanger, studying both political science, and women’s studies, plus a Jewish Studies Certificate.
Pictured left to right: Faith Van Hoven, Davian Barba, Joshua Bravo, Taylor Bumgarner, and Jonelle Mahealani Bush (2024-25).
The Bulldog Pride Fund has provided 116 scholarships valued at $245,000.
- 2023-24: 10 Scholars • $3,000 each • $30,000 total
Abigail Cano, Gena Chambers, Ingeborg Kisbye, Jacob Velasquez, Joel Alaniz Ayala, Karen Carrillo, Kristine Kemmer, Lexey Jenkins, Sophia James, and TimeOut. - 2022-23: 10 Scholars • $2,000 each • $20,000 total
Aaron Joshua Aspirin, Abigail Cano, Caroline Alvarez, Gena Chambers, Ingeborg Kisbye, Nicholas Johnson, Sandra Vasquez, Sophia James, TimeOut, and Zhelanea Quinteros - 2021-22: 10 Scholars • $2,000 each • $20,000 total
Alexandra Cota, Anthony Villarreal, Asher Morley, Aunika Bull, Cassidy LeClair, D’Aungillique Jackson, Diego Barba, Michael Dey, Michael Gil, and TimeOut - 2020-21: 10 Scholars • $2,000 each • $20,000 total
Asher Morley, Aunika Bull, Cassidy LeClair, Christopher Rodriguez, Denise Rogers-Heydt, Elizabeth Rocha-Zuñiga, Hisham Qutob, Michael Gil, Teya Juarez, and TimeOut - 2019-20: 8 Scholars • $2,000 each • $16,000 total
Aaleyah Wilson, Dulce Flores, Gaonoucci Belle Vang, Kalvin Sirisukarn, Kuljit Kaur, Omar Hernandez, Ryan Storm, and TimeOut - 2018-19: 7 Scholars • $2,000 each • $14,000 total
Amber Gash, Alyssa Benitez, Demi Wack, Isaac Adame, Jasmine Atkins, Michael Flores, and TimeOut - 2017-18: 6 Scholars • $2,000 each • $12,000 total
Blake Zante, Daniel Gonzalez, Jonatan Ramirez, Jonathan Grant, Miguel Bueno, and TimeOut - 2016-17: 6 Scholars • $2,000 each • $12,000 total
Jason Cruz, Jessica Vierra, Jonatan Ramirez, Stefan Alvidrez, TimeOut, and Timothy Ryan - 2015-16: 6 Scholars • $2,000 each • $12,000 total
Abigail Hudson, Jaclyn Young, Jonatan Ramirez, Levi Landon, Stefan Alvidrez, and TimeOut - 2014-15: 6 Scholars • $2,000 each • $12,000 total
Jaclyn Young, Justin Kamimoto, Levi Landon, Moses Menchaca, Raven Kapphahn, and TimeOut - 2013-14: 5 Scholars • $2,000 each • $10,000 total
Dausha Calhoun, Justin Kamimoto, Phillippe Prohoroff, Raven Kapphahn, and TimeOut - 2012-13: 5 Scholars • $2,000 each • $10,000 total
Dausha Calhoun, Justin Kamimoto, Leonel Barajas, Michelle Swift, and TimeOut - 2011-12: 4 Scholars • $2,000 each • $8,000 total
Allison (Zulewski) Davis, Justin Kamimoto, Leonel Barajas, and TimeOut - 2010-11: 3 Scholars • $2,000 each • $6,000 total
Allison (Zulewski) Davis, Julia Scott, and Leonel Barajas - 2009-10: 3 Scholars • $2,000 each • $6,000 total
Allison (Zulewski) Davis, Julia Scott, and Leonel Barajas - 2008-09: 3 Scholars • $1,000 each • $3,000 total
Alisa Lopez, Amanda Junge, and Jared Lindo - 2007-08: 3 Scholars • $1,000 each • $3,000 total
Adrian Quintero, Jared Lindo, and Sara Martinez Anzaldua - 2006-07: Inaugural scholar • $1,000 • $1,000 total
Jared Lindo
Pictured left to right: Elizabeth Zuniga Rocha, Michael Gil, Aunika Bull, Christopher Rodriguez (2020-21).
Pictured: Peter Robertson (Photo by Jacqui Glasener, 2021)
Celebrate Fresno State loyalty, pride and spirit! Check out the limited edition Bobblehead featuring four-time graduate Peter Robertson with TimeOut and Victor E. Bulldog III. Only 100 of these officially licensed Bobbleheads are available, produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
Pictured left to right: Lexey Jenkins, Joel Alaniz Ayala, Paulina Marin Contreras, TimeOut, and Ingie Kisbye (2024-25)
We welcome your support and uplift.
- In person: Smittcamp Alumni House, Fresno State
- Mail: FSAA, 2625 E Matoian Way SH124, Fresno, CA 93740-800
- Checks payable to: Fresno State Alumni Association (FSAA); Memo: Bulldog Pride Fund (BPF)
- Tax ID: 94-1085570 (California State University, Fresno Alumni Association)
To make a gift of securities, stocks, IRA retirement accounts, trusts, or to include a provision for the Bulldog Pride Fund in your estate plans, please contact: Dr. Peter Robertson. Direct: 559.278.4669 • Email: probertson@mail.fresnostate.edu
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