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Program

California Strawberry Scholarships
Organization

California Strawberry Commission (CSC)
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program

The California Strawberry Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1.8 million to hundreds of children of strawberry farmworkers. Countless students and graduates are pursuing their passions and working in careers that span a wide range of professions. Additionally, many return to their hometowns to give back to their local communities and serve as inspirational role models.

Scholarship awards are intended to provide assistance with tuition, room and board, textbooks, and other educational expenses associated with college enrollment.
Application Deadline

February 15, 2024
Application Website

www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 $400-$5,000
Renewable?

No

Requirements

Description
  • 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.

 

 
Open to residents of:
  • CA
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)
  • Law Degree (J.D.)
Minimum GPA
 2.0
Year in School
  • 12th Grade
  • First Year Community College Student
  • Community College to Undergraduate Transfer Student
  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
Enrollment Status
  • Full time
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Pending
  • Undocumented Students
Other Details
  • Needs-based
Keywords
 California Strawberry Scholarship
Organization Address

California Strawberry Scholarships, P.O. Box 269
Watsonville, CA 95077
Organization Phone
 831.724.1301
Last Modified Date
 November 30, 2015