From our local chapter of CWA
The Ventura County Chapter of the California Women for Agriculture (CWA) strives to promote agriculture awareness and education within our communities. As a result of this effort, we are seeking candidates to apply for our scholarships which will be awarded in June 2010.
A total of $2,500 in scholarships will be awarded this year. The top scholarship will be $1,000 and the remainder will range from $250 and higher.
Requirements for scholarship applicants must include one of the following:
- Student and/or a parent/guardian have been employed in Ventura County agriculture for the past two (2) years. (Farm laborer, work for an ag-related industry, i.e.; chemical company, packinghouse, well drilling, etc.)
- Student at least a one year member, in good standing, in FFA, 4-H or Grange.
- Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree (4-year), an Associate's degree (2-year) or a degree from an accredited trade school, all in agriculture or related subject areas.
Finalists may be required to meet with the CWA Scholarship Committee for an interview. The completed 2-page application, recommendation form(s) and transcripts must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 30th.
At least 1 but no more than 3 recommendation forms will be required for each applicant. Please click this link for the application forms.
Please mail completed application to:
Beverly Rueckert
3070 Old Coach Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010-1657
If you have any questions, please contact CWA Ventura County Scholarship Chair, Beverly Rueckert at (805) 482-2518.