APPLY FOR 1 OF 4 $2,000 BPF SCHOLARSHIPS
The Bulldog Pride Fund at Fresno State expects to provide four $2,000 scholarships ($8,000 total) for the 2010-11 academic year. The BPF scholarship criteria is that a Fresno State incoming or returning student with good academic standing that has demonstrated pride in the community be selected as its recipient(s). The BPF also bestows the GSA Network Award. The deadline to apply for the Bulldog Pride Fund, as well as all scholarships at Fresno State, is Feb. 28, 2010. See www.bulldogpride.org for details.
TOTAL DONATIONS TO BPF SURPASS $170,000
Earlier this month, total donations to the Bulldog Pride Fund surpassed $170,000. One-hundred percent (100%) of each and every donation is directly deposited into a stand-alone endowment account that is invested in a diverse portfolio with the assistance and guidance of Merrill Lynch (Fresno), one of the world’s leading financial management and advisory companies. (No percentage of any donation is used for operating and/or related administrative expenses).
The Bulldog Pride Fund accepts cash, checks and credit card gifts, as well as donations in the form of securities, real property and corporate matching gifts. Also, gifts derived from beneficiary designations on life insurance policies, retirement plan accounts, living wills and trusts are welcome. Include the Bulldog Pride Fund in your estate plans today and support student scholars at Fresno State in the future.
SPECIAL THANKS FROM INAUGURAL BPF SCHOLAR JARED LINDO ‘09
My time as a Fresno State student has been valuable. Every moment has been filled with learning and growing experiences inside and outside the classroom. Fresno State has given me much more than a first-class education; it has given me the opportunity to build character and grow as an individual. Three years ago, when I received my initial scholarship from the Bulldog Pride Fund, I realized there were others in the community who held the same values that I have found at Fresno State. The Bulldog Pride Fund is fueled by understanding individuals in the community who have entrusted their treasures to support students. This great generosity has made it possible for me to attend and graduate from Fresno State.
My future personal and professional success won’t be found in what I have achieved, but in what I continue to support. I pledge to contribute to the Bulldog Pride Fund and to donate my time as a mentor to future students for the rest of my life. I offer heartfelt and sincere thanks to the donors of the Bulldog Pride Fund who have helped make my educational dream come true.
— Jared Lindo, three-time BPF scholar, donor and graduate; B.S., Civil Engineering, Class of 2009
ABOUT THE BPF AT FRESNO STATE
Founded in 2005 and officially recognized in 2006 under the auspices of the Fresno State Alumni Association, the Bulldog Pride Fund is an endowment dedicated to providing an annuity to support student scholarships at Fresno State. Since its inception, the Bulldog Pride Fund has awarded $13,000 in scholarships to deserving students. All made possible by the generosity of donors that are transforming the lives of BPF scholars, which represent some of the best and brightest students attending Fresno State. Donations to the Bulldog Pride Fund are always welcome and tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Thank you for your support.
BPF Non-Discrimination Policy
In compliance with federal and state legislation, all Bulldog Pride Fund at Fresno State applicants and awardees are considered without regard to: sex, race, age, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, disability or covered veterans status. The BPF actively seeks and encourages applicants from all segments of our diverse society.
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