College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students
Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture

Deadline for Email Receipt of Application: April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm 

February 15, 2026 

Division Heads/Directors/Department Chairs: 

The Central Valley California Women for Agriculture (CVCWA) is pleased to announce the call for 2026-27 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 as a full-time student for the 2026-27 academic year at a community college or college in Fresno or Madera counties. 

  

• 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 May. Proof of enrollment and verification of units for the Fall 2026 semester will be necessary prior to receiving the award. All recipients will be required to submit a headshot photo and short bio no more than 10 lines and sign a photo release for the CVCWA website. 

CRITERIA 

To receive full consideration, your complete package must include: 

1. Completed scholarship application (pages 2-5), 
2. Copy of college transcript(s); and 
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 (2) recent letters of recommendation must be included together and emailed as one PDF document directly to CVCWA Scholarship Committee Chair, Jane Bedrosian at janebedrosian@gmail.com no later than 11:59 pm on April 17, 2026. Please note your name on the subject line, i.e. John Doe, CVCWA College Scholarship Application. No hand deliveries or late email applications will be accepted. 

AMOUNT 

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

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

Sincerely, 

Chyann Stiles 

2026 CVCWA President 

CENTRAL VALLEY 

CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE 

2026-27 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture 

Deadline for Email Receipt of Application: April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm 

SECTION 1 – BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION 

Name: 

First Middle Initial Last 

Address: 

Street number City State Zip 

E-Mail: Phone: ( ) County 

SECTION 2 – EDUCATION 

College level: Fall of 2026 (mark one) □ Sophomore □ Junior □ Senior □ Graduate (Master) 

Name of Institution(s) Attended Major Field of Study Major GPA Cum GPA Grad. Date (2 yr. or 4 yr.) Current/Intended 

How many course units have you completed to date? Semester: 

How many course units are you enrolled in for Fall 2026 and planned units for Spring 2027 ? 

SECTION 3 – FINANCIAL 

Applicant’s current annual income $ and anticipated parental/guardian support $ How did you learn about the CVCWA Scholarship (mark one)? □ school □ work □ parent’s work □ other 

If you have any questions, please contact Jane Bedrosian at janebedrosian@gmail.com or by phone or text at (559) 351-3651. 

CENTRAL VALLEY 

CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE 

2026-27 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture 

Deadline for Email Receipt of Application: April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm 

SECTION 4 – STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE 

Applicant’s Name: Date: 

Describe (in 200 words or less – please keep your answers brief and concise): 

• What are your educational goals? 
• Why you are pursuing a career in an agricultural related field, and what is your area of focus? ● How will your contributions to the agricultural industry affect our community? 

CENTRAL VALLEY 

CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE 

2026-27 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture 

Deadline for Email Receipt of Application: April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm 

SECTION 5 – COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES 

Applicant’s Name: Date: 

Please list your college and community service activities in bullet or numerical form, within the past three (3) years (with most recent first) with special emphasis on: 

• leadership experience 
• agricultural and/or other accomplishments 
• specific types of events, awards, honors, scholarships received 

Please list any recent work experience within the past two (2) years in bullet or numerical form beginning with the most recent first (specify paid, voluntary or personal experience on a farm) related to agriculture, and include the name of your employer, job title(s), duties, and dates. 

CENTRAL VALLEY 

CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE 

2026-27 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

College-level Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors and Graduate (Master) Students Pursuing a Degree in Agriculture 

Deadline for Receipt of Application: April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm 

My Application Check-off List: 

I hereby certify that I have completed all the information on this application and to the best of my knowledge, it is correct and accurate. I acknowledge that all information on this application may be disclosed to third parties for the purpose of scholarship award consideration. 

_____ I am pursuing a degree/career in agriculture. 

_____ I will be attending a community college or college in Fresno or Madera County as a full-time student during the 2026-27 academic year. 

_____ I will email as one PDF file: 

1. My application (pages 2-5), 
2. A copy of my current transcript(s); and 
3. 2 letters of recommendation (one which must be from a current faculty member) to the Scholarship Chairman and note my name in the subject line, i.e. John Doe, CVCWA College Scholarship Application by the April 17, 2026, 11:59 pm deadline. 

_____ If I am awarded a CVCWA scholarship, proof of enrollment and verification of units will be required prior to receiving the award. I will also provide a headshot photo, biography (no more than 10 lines) and photo release for the CVCWA website. I will notify the Central Valley California Women for Agriculture (CVCWA) Scholarship Committee promptly of any change in my major, college, and/or course unit enrollment that would affect my eligibility for this award. 

_____ My application is complete. 

END OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 

Application packet, transcript(s) and two (2) letters of recommendation 

must be emailed as one PDF file 

to CVCWA Scholarship Chairman, Jane Bedrosian at 

janebedrosian@gmail.com no later than 11:59 pm on April 17, 2026 

Please note your name in the subject line, John Doe, CVCWA College Scholarship Application