California Strawberry Farmworkers Scholarship

Scholarship Intent:

• The California Strawberry Scholarship Program has awarded more than $2.6 million to hundreds of children of strawberry farm workers.
• Scholarship awards provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment.

Eligibility
First-time applicants must have a parent that is currently employed as a California strawberry fieldworker for the current and prior two harvest seasons. (Applicants may also qualify if they are employed as a California strawberry fieldworker).
Full-time enrollment in a trade school, community college, four-year university, or graduate/professional program during the period for which scholarship is requested.
Maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or greater.

Application Requirements
Completed Application
Official Transcripts
Two Letters of Recommendation (High School & First Time Applicants)
Personal Essay
Current Class Schedule (if enrolled in College/University)

To learn more about this scholarship and the application process please visit their website at http://www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships or click on the Visit button below

Awards
Number of award recipients varies.
Award amount varies between $200-$5,000

Deadlines
FEBRUARY 15, 2022