College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students
Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture
Deadline for Email Receipt of Application: March 15, 2023

Division Heads/Directors/Department Chairs:

The Central Valley California Women for Agriculture (CVCWA) is pleased to announce the call for 2023-24 scholarship applications! Enclosed is a CVCWA application packet of information. The number of scholarships awarded may vary, depending on CVCWA annual resources and applicant pool.

ELIGIBILITY*

• Applicants must be an undergraduate of at least sophomore-level or graduate (Master) standing pursuing a degree/career in agriculture and be enrolled full-time the semester or quarter for the 2023-24 academic year at an accredited state community college or state institution of their choice.
• Applicants must currently reside in the county of Fresno or Madera. Past CVCWA College Scholarship recipients are not eligible. Students who received a high school senior scholarship are eligible to reapply for the college one. Students outside of these two counties should contact their CWA regional chapter for scholarship opportunities.
• Applicants should also demonstrate financial need, scholastic ability, leadership experience, community service, and other accomplishments, preferably in agriculture-related activities.
• The students selected to receive our scholarship will be notified in April. Proof of enrollment and verification of units for the Fall 2023 semester will be necessary prior to receiving the award.

CRITERIA
To receive full consideration, your complete package must include:

1. Completed scholarship application (pages 2-5).
2. Copy of college transcript(s).
3. Two (2) recent letters of recommendation, one (1) must be from a recent college/university faculty member.

Your application, a copy of your transcript(s), and two recent letters of recommendation must be emailed as one PDF document directly to CVCWA Scholarship Committee Chair, Jane Bedrosian, at jsbedrosian@nationalraisin.com no later than 11:59 pm on March 15, 2023. Please note your name in the subject line, i.e. John Doe, CVCWA College Scholarship Application. No hand deliveries or late email applications will be accepted after 11:59 pm March 15, 2023.

AMOUNT
Award amount will be determined by the quantity and quality of the applicant pool. This form will be available on our website under the scholarship tab at: http://www.centralvalleycwa.org soon.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chair, Jane Bedrosian, at jsbedrosian@nationalraisin.com or by phone or text at (559) 351-3651.

Sincerely,
Nanette Simonian
2022 CVCWA President