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 2025-26 academic year, the BPF has awarded 10 scholarships of $3,000 each – or $30,000 total. Overall, the BPF has provided 126 scholarships valued at $275,000. As of June 30, 2025, total donations to the BPF are $760,433; and the endowment balance is $951,239.
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 2025-26 Bulldog Pride Fund scholars sharing $30,000 equally ($3,000 each) are:
• BPF: ASI President’s Award – Camalah Saleh
• BPF: Eartha Kitt Vocal Performance Award – Alexandra Cota
• BPF: Edna Garabedian Vocal Performance Award – Job Whetstone
• BPF: General Award – Manasvi Singh
• BPF: General Award – Miranda Galvin
• BPF: Jeffery Robinson Humanics Award – Adamaris Rodriguez Muro
• BPF: Larry Newsome Theatre Arts Award – Paulina Contreras
• BPF: Raymond Burr Theatre Arts Award – Joel Alaniz Ayala
• BPF: TimeOut Spirit Award – Student’s identity is confidential
• BPF: USP President’s Award – Miles Paliza
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 126 scholarships valued at $275,000.
- 2024-25: 10 Scholars • $3,000 each • $30,000 total
Davian Barba, Faith Van Hoven, Ingie Kisbye, Joel Alaniz Ayala, Jonelle Mahealani Bush, Joshua Bravo, Lexey Jenkins, Paulina Marin Contreras, Taylor Bumgarner, TimeOut - 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).
| Year | Academic | Scholars | Sub-total | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006-07 | 1 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
| 2 | 2007-08 | 3 | $ 1,000 | $ 3,000 |
| 3 | 2008-09 | 3 | $ 1,000 | $ 3,000 |
| 4 | 2009-10 | 3 | $ 2,000 | $ 6,000 |
| 5 | 2010-11 | 3 | $ 2,000 | $ 6,000 |
| 6 | 2011-12 | 4 | $ 2,000 | $ 8,000 |
| 7 | 2012-13 | 5 | $ 2,000 | $ 10,000 |
| 8 | 2013-14 | 5 | $ 2,000 | $ 10,000 |
| 9 | 2014-15 | 6 | $ 2,000 | $ 12,000 |
| 10 | 2015-16 | 6 | $ 2,000 | $ 12,000 |
| 11 | 2016-17 | 6 | $ 2,000 | $ 12,000 |
| 12 | 2017-18 | 6 | $ 2,000 | $ 12,000 |
| 13 | 2018-19 | 7 | $ 2,000 | $ 14,000 |
| 14 | 2019-20 | 8 | $ 2,000 | $ 16,000 |
| 15 | 2020-21 | 10 | $ 2,000 | $ 20,000 |
| 16 | 2021-22 | 10 | $ 2,000 | $ 20,000 |
| 17 | 2022-23 | 10 | $ 2,000 | $ 20,000 |
| 18 | 2023-24 | 10 | $ 3,000 | $ 30,000 |
| 19 | 2024-26 | 10 | $ 3,000 | $ 30,000 |
| 20 | 2025-26 | 10 | $ 3,000 | $ 30,000 |
| Total: | 126 | $ 275,000 |
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