California Strawberry Scholarships
Scholarships available exclusively for children of strawberry farm workers. Scholarship awards start at $400 and can be renewed annually!
To apply, please go to www.californiastrawberries.com/scholarships
Deadline: March 1, 2012
California Women for Agriculture
The Salinas Valley Chapter of California Women for Agriculture is offering two scholarship programs for women either majoring in Agriculture or who is a child of Farm Workers.
Visit the CWA website for more information: http://www.salinascwa.org/scholarships.html
Deadline: March 16, 2012
click for applications (Major in Ag) (Child of Farm Worker)
Sacramento State Alumni Association Transfer Scholarships
As the cost of a college education continues to increase, the need for student financial support has never been greater. The Sacramento State Alumni Association is committed to helping the next generation of Sac State students by awarding scholarships. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for students transferring to Sacramento State in the coming fall. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000 for the 2012-2013 academic year!
Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.4 or better and have applied for full-time enrollment at Sacramento State.
Visit their website for more information: http://www.sacstatealumni.com
Deadline is: March 1, 2012
THE PEGGY AND JACK BASKIN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
A prestigious $20,000 scholarship opportunity available only to women who are currently enrolled in Cabrillo, Hartnell or Monterey Peninsula College. Transfer to a University of California campus for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year is a must.
Come into the Hartnell Scholarship Office for more information, or visit the Baskin Foundation website: www.baskinfoundation.org
Deadline: March 1, 2012
Monterey Bay American Public Works Chapter Scholarship
Every year APWA's Monterey Bay Chapter awards up to four scholarship grants to college students pursuing degrees in a Public Works related field, such as civil engineering or construction management. Open to permanent residents of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
click here for application and eligibility requirements
Deadline: February 10, 2012
Bruce Church Educational Foundation Scholarships
Bruce Church Community College Student Scholarships, in the range of $500 - $1,500, are awarded to students committed to studying Agriculture at Hartnell College. Applicants should have at a least 2.5 GPA and be actively involved in service to their schools and/or communities. "Studying Agriculture" includes Ag. Business, Agronomy, Horticulture, Entomology and other academic disciplines reasonably related to a career in Agriculture.
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Deadline: April 1, 2012
Pacific Gas & Electric Bright Minds Scholarship Program
As part of its ongoing dedication to strengthening communities throughout California, PG&E will award up to $1 million in scholarships to enable high school, community college and "non-traditional" students to complete their higher education paths. The Bright Minds scholarships will be awarded based on a combined demonstration of community leadership, personal triumph, financial need and academic achievement. Eligible students should be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the 2012-2013 academic year.
For more information and to apply, visit www.pge.com/brightminds.
Deadline: February 17, 2012
2012 Udall Scholarship
Study sustainability? Excited about environmental justice? Committed to solving problems in Indian Country? If you'd like to join a diverse and growing network of student leaders across the country, check out the Udall Scholarship!
Campus Deadline: February 17, 2012
For more information visit: www.udall.gov
A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial Scholarship
The A.W. Bodine-Sunkist Memorial scholarship was established in memory of Arthur W. Bodine, a distinguished director of Sunkist Growers and a respected agricultural leader, to provide funds for undergraduate students from agricultural backgrounds who are in need of financial assistance to further their education.
Deadline: April 30, 2012
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Karl S. Pister Leadership Opportunity Program
This prestigious $20,000 scholarship program was established to enable community college transfer students to complete their undergraduate studies at UCSC.
Scholarship Deadline: February 3, 2011
*Eligible students must have met the November 30, 2011 admission application deadline for UC Santa Cruz.
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The Campus Explorer Exclusive Scholarship
$1,000 will be given away monthly to help students pay for their higher-education expenses. Every month, Campus Explorer will announce a new scholarship- and a new way to win. A winner will be randomly selected from the entrants.
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STEM Scholarship Program
Hartnell College and the National Science Foundation offer $5,000 scholarships awarded over a 2-year period to eligible students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Technology, Earth Science, Engineering, Math, and Physics.
To apply, submit a general Hartnell scholarship application.
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California-Nevada Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship
The California-Nevada Chapter SWCS offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to encourage undergraduate students interested in soil and water conservation to obtain technical expertise and to pursue careers in soil and water resources.
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Send completed application packet to:
California-Nevada SWCS Scholarship Committee
Attn: Tina Vander Hoek
USDA-NRCS
65 Main Street, Suite 108
Templeton, CA 93465-8703
Deadline: January 31, 2012
