14th ANNUAL 4.0 & ABOVE PROGRAM

REWARDING HARD-WORKING STUDENTS

All of those long hours spent hitting the books will pay off for Fresno County students at the 2025 Big Fresno Fair as part of the 4.0 & Above Program! This program invites all 8th – 12th grade students in Fresno County, whose GPA is 4.0 or above as of June 2025, to The Big Fresno Fair for FREE on Wednesday, October 1 for this rally-like event honoring them.

4.0 & ABOVE PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS!

During the past 14 years of the 4.0 & Above Program, Fresno County 8-12th grade students have won over $983,000 in scholarships and 13 Toyota Corollas, among other prizes! This amazing program would not be possible without the incredible generosity of our sponsors and donors. All prizes are donated by community-minded companies and individuals who believe in rewarding academic excellence.

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FUND A SCHOLARSHIP!

Would you like to underwrite a 4.0 & Above Scholarship for these hard-working students? The donation is tax deductible and all money goes directly to the students. Just click the link below to fill out the donation form.

Scholarship Donation Form

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2025 4.0 & ABove winners

Congratulations to all of the 2025 4.0 & Above qualified students and the winners - keep up the good work and we wish you much success on your academic endeavors!

High School Winners

$3,000 Fashion Furniture Scholarship | Arleen Cha, Central High School
$3,000 Fresno Association of Realtors Scholarship | Roman Leon, Edison High School
$3,000 Friends of Harry Zekian Scholarship | Ayden Caraso, Fowler High School
Sonny Lopez, Washington Union High School
Alessandra Cantu, Sanger West High School
Jade Yuen, Fowler High School
Elizabeth Ceja, Sanger West High School
$3,000 Italian Heritage Museum Exhibit Scholarship | Bianca Hernandez-Carbajal, Edison High School
$3,000 Mathias "Matty" Matoian Scholarship | Analy Ponce, Duncan Poly High School
Glemae Abing, Coalinga High School
Jesse Casares, Fresno High School
$3,000 NextEra Energy Scholarships
Valeria Lopez-Romero, Kingsburg High School
Briseyda Ventura, Central East High School
$3,000 Saladino Family FOundation Scholarship | Cesar Saballos, Duncan Poly High School
$3,000 Save Mart Scholarship | Austin Domenici, Reedley High School
$3,000 Terry Tuell Concrete Scholarship | Liam Sales, Hoover High School
$3,000 The Field House Scholarship | Emmanuella Murphy, Buchanan High School
$3,000 Valley Children's Healthcare Scholarships
Stella O'Connell, Sierra High School
Kayley Gardner, Sanger High School
Kevin Brashears, Hoover High School
Wyatt McNab, Sanger High School
Francisco J. Herrera, Sunnyside High School
Rylie Dougherty, Sanger High School

8th Grade Winners

$1,500 ESPN Fresno / A-Plus Signs Scholarship | Lily Ventura, Gaston Middle School
$1,500 Fresno City Council Member Mike Karbassi Scholarship | Jocelyn Anderson, Kings Canyon Middle School
$1,500 Fresno City Council Member Nelson Esparza Scholarship | Jacob Thor, Terronez Middle School
$1,500 Harcharn & Jagmeet Chann Scholarship | Dulce Brito, Yosemite Middle School
$1,500 Horn Barbeque Scholarship | Tyler Christopherson, Glacier Point Middle School
$1,500 In Memory of Bob Boyajian Scholarship | Nora Fees, Glacier Middle School
$1,500 Jack Vartanian Scholarship | Nataly Ramirez, Sanger Academy Charter School
$1,500 Kirk Vartanian Scholarship | Unika, John Sutter Middle School
$1,500 Mid Valley Disposal Scholarship | Christopher Garcia Jr., Mendota Junior High
$1,500 Mystique Medical Spa Scholarship | Andres Ventura, Glacier Point Middle School
$1,500 NRG Incentives Scholarship | Crystal M., Tehipiti Middle School
$1,500 Producers Dairy Scholarship | Elias Morris, Computech
$1,500 Saladino Family Foundation Scholarship | Mylah Marin-Ybarra, Computech
$1,500 The Field House Scholarship | Jackson Massingham, Computech
$1,500 Valley Wide Pest Control Scholarship | Brody Wright, Clark Intermediate
Victoria Dominguez, Kings Canyon Middle School
Liam Mejia, Glacier Point Middle School
Madeline McCoy, Baird Middle School

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2025 4.0 & ABOVE PROGRAM DONors

• American Ambulance
• Andrew Tuell Concrete
• Cathi and Tim Donovan
• Bill Smittcamp
• Butler Amusements
• Dave Wood
• Dr. Aijt Singh
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• ESPN Fresno / A-Plus Signs
• Educational Employees Credit Union
• Fanny's Fabulous Funnel Cakes
• Fashion Furniture
• Fresno Association of Realtors
• Fresno City Council Member Mike Karbassi
• Fresno City Council Member Nelson Esparza
• Friends of Harry Zekian
• Friends of The Big Fresno Fair Foundation
• Harcharn & Jagmeet Chann
• Horn Barbeque
• In Memory of Bob Boyajian
• Italian Heritage Museum Exhibit
• Jack Vartanian
• Kirk Vartanian
• Mathias "Matty" Matoian
• Mid Valley Disposal
• Mystique Medical Spa
• NextEra Energy
• NRG Incentives
• Saladino Family Foundation
• Save Mart
• Terry Tuell Concrete
• The Field House
• Valley Children's Healthcare
• Valley Wide Pest Control

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IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REGARDING TOYOTA PRIZE: This Contest is open only to legal U.S. residents or contestants designated proxy/representative with a valid Social Security number and who reside in California. Void where prohibited by law . The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Participation constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein. Contestants or designated representatives must have a valid and active driver’s license.