The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students is dedicated to transforming its commitments into tangible actions that support its mission. The impact is measured in the gains made, allowing us to achieve our purpose and coordinate towards even higher efforts.
Investments within The Foundation contribute to the overall health and stability of the organization through an administrative fee.
Since 2008/09 we have given $1,645,200 in FUSD scholarships to Fresno Unified graduating seniors.
Since the inception of The Foundation for Fresno Unified Students, our cornerstones have helped donors decide where to allocate their giving.
Over $424,000 in student scholarships awarded in FY 24/25.
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Teacher About Melanie: Melanie Yanez is very proud to have graduated from Cambridge High School and is excited to start the journey toward […]
I didn’t know how this was going to happen. I grew up quickly in life! In elementary school, my grandmother and my best friend passed away, and my mom was […]
The Foundation for Fresno Unified has tripled the amount of funding for scholarships for Fresno Unified students. A $20 million donation from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott, will allow the Foundation to […]
I felt on top of the world when they called my name at Roosevelt High School’s Senior Award Banquet. I also couldn’t believe it. I was caught off guard because […]
Scholarship Winner 2025 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Mechanical Engineer About Lizbet: Lizbet Robledo says that attending Duncan Polytechnical High School motivated her to pursue mechanical engineering. Through Duncan’s manufacturing pathway, […]
High school juniors and seniors from across our district had the opportunity to select professional dress items for free at the “Suited for Success” shopping event, hosted by The Foundation […]
College: UCLACareer goal: User experience designer About Nancy: Nancy Her is the child of Hmong immigrants from Laos and Thailand. Nancy remembers realizing in elementary school that her family was […]
Graduate of Roosevelt High School College: Fresno State Career goal: Criminology Emily is a 2023 Roosevelt High School graduate looking forward to a career in criminology.Through her participation in Roosevelt’s Public Service Pathway, she completed over 40 […]
FACES Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: School Ppsychologist About Luis: Luis Macias will be the first generation in his family to attend college. Heand looks forward to completing […]
FACES Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Teacher About Allanah: As a child, Allanah Everk lived in a variety of foster homes and with relatives, at one point staying […]
Graduate of Bullard High School Keana is a 2023 Bullard High School graduate who will be attending UC Berkeley. She wants to be an aerospace engineer. Keana was involved in theatre, forensics, and speech and […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Undecided About Nathalie: Nathalie Barroso has always been independent, wanting to take care of herself without putting stress on her parents by asking […]
FACES June 2024 College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Nurse About Aileen: Aileen Navarrete is from a low-income family that lived near a homeless encampment, often depending on food stamps and […]
Faces Scholarship 2024 College: UC MercedCareer goal: Financial adviser or stockbroker About Marshaun: Marshaun Bass’ future is bright, but he’s had to overcome the adversity of his mother passing awayfrom […]
Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Teacher/cultural activist About Sālote: Growing up, Sālote Kumā felt disconnected from her Pacific Islander heritage. She didn’t know any other Tongans, and although […]
Amazon Scholarship Winner College: California State University, NorthridgeCareer goal: Filmmaking Receiving the $10,000 Amazon Scholarship isn’t just a financial boost, it is a beacon of hope for my dreams in […]
Scholarship Winner College: University of Southern CaliforniaCareer goal: Anesthesiologist About Ava: Life was once “unicorns and rainbows” for Ava Yanez, a senior at Design Science Middle College High School. After […]
Amazon Scholarship Winner College: Cal Poly San Luis ObispoCareer goal: Engineering Growing up as a first-generation college student from a low-income, Chinese American family, I always knew that education was […]
Scholarship Winner 2024 College: Fresno StateCareer goal: Agribusiness About Juana: Juana Aguilar will pursue a career in agribusiness, taking advantage of the valley’s ag-based economy and the knowledge she acquired […]
Scholarship Winner College: Phoenix CollegeCareer goal: Nurse/healthcare law About Natalia: Throughout her life, Natalia Pizarro has embraced a variety of roles that have shaped her resilience and commitment to the […]
For the first time, the Foundation for Fresno Unified Schools will hand out scholarships from the Amazon Scholarships program. Three Fresno Unified students will be the recipients, with Christian Delgado […]
My life changed at 15 years old. My aunt told me he was no longer with us. When I was a freshman at Fresno High, my father was deported to […]
FACES June 2024 Scholarship Winner College: Fresno StateCareer goal: History teacher About Estefany: Finances have always been a struggle for Estefany Martinez’s family, getting so bad at one point that, […]
Graduate of Sunnyside High School College: Fresno State Career goal: Software engineer Marco is a Sunnyside High School graduate. Marco gravitated to science, technology, engineering, and math, excelling in Advanced Placement courses and leading the robotics club. “As […]
FACES June 2024 Scholarship Winner College: Fresno City CollegeCareer goal: Elementary teacher About Cynthia: Through a summer program for Fresno Unified high school students interested in teaching, Cynthia Lopez Leon […]
By aligning with The Foundation, you contribute to impactful initiatives that support students and schools, drive systemic change, and foster long-term success. Together we create a powerful network of support that enhances educational outcomes and builds a stronger future for Fresno.
No matter how you choose to help, your contribution makes a significant difference.
