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Program

Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship
Organization

Geneseo Migrant Center
Opportunity Type

Scholarship
About the Program
The purpose of the Gloria Mattera National Migrant Scholarship Fund is to assist financially those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Eligible applicants must be entering or enrolled in college or other types of post-secondary programs, high school dropouts or potential dropouts.
The Scholarship fund gives migrant youth across the country a chance to make choices regarding their careers and futures through grants in the amount of up to $250.
Application Deadline

April 15, 2019
Application Website

www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm

Program Benefits

Scholarship Amount
 Up to $250
Renewable?

No
Additional Details

Grant amounts are determined by the Screening Committee on the basis of background in migrant farm work, financial need, and potential of the youth. The Fund grants approximately 100 awards annually in the amount of up to $250.

Requirements

Description

Migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals. Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth. Have scholastic potential, financial need, enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling.
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Citizenship
  • Citizenship status not considered
Other Details
  • Merit-based
  • Needs-based
Keywords
 Fields, migrant worker, immigrant, scholarship
Contact

dkatter@gvboces.org
Organization Website

www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/mattera.htm
Organization Address

3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road
Leicester, NY 14481
Organization Phone
 (800) 245-5681
Last Modified Date
 March 25, 2015