Scholarships
From the beginning, California's fresh grape farmers have recognized the importance of supporting the communities where they live and work. Fresh grape farmers throughout the state volunteer their time and service for associations, boards and charitable organizations. For 25 years, California's fresh grape farmers have supported their workers and their communities with the nation's first worker-focused scholarship program.
Today, the program has contributed nearly $1 million in scholarship funds helping send more than 85 students to colleges in California.
The application period is from January to March each year and awards are made in May. Applications are mailed to high schools in the San Joaquin and Coachella Valleys as well as to table grape farmers to distribute to their employees.
For more information about applying for the scholarships, please read the following documents.
2010 Scholarship Poster (675 KB)
Who May Apply
- Only field workers employed in the 2009 or 2010 California table grape harvest or their children are eligible for these scholarships.
- Work by you or a parent or legal guardian must be in the table grapes harvest, not raisin or wine grapes.
- Current college students are not eligible.
- Only those who plan to attend a four-year college or university in California may apply.
