Mendocino Agricultural Families’ Scholarship Fund (Winegrowers’ Scholarship Fund) Grant

Mendocino Agricultural Families’ Scholarship Fund (Winegrowers’ Scholarship Fund) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc.
Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Summary

The Mendocino Agricultural Families’ Scholarship Fund, established by the Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance and the Savings Bank of Mendocino County, aims to support local students from agricultural families pursuing higher education. This scholarship recognizes the vital contributions of the agricultural workforce in Mendocino County. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be children of agricultural workers in specific industries. The fund fosters educational advancement for deserving students.

Overview

Community Foundation of Mendocino County The Community Foundation of Mendocino County is a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations. Scholarships The Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship program provides scholarship opportunities for local students to help pursue their educational goals and achieve their higher education dreams. The Community Foundation of Mendocino County provides scholarships for all seven regions of the county, as well as for specific academic and professional goals. Mendocino Agricultural Families’ Scholarship Fund (Winegrowers’ Scholarship Fund) Created by the Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance and the Savings Bank of Mendocino County to recognize the invaluable contributions of the agricultural workforce and invest in the future of the Mendocino County agricultural industry. The scholarship is aimed at helping students achieve the dream of higher education and their goals that might otherwise be unachievable.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Location/School: Countywide GPA Requirement: Weighted 2.5 or higher Financial Need: Yes Requirements: Child of an agricultural worker (specifically the wine, ranching, non-cannabis farming, and dairy industries) who participates in community and/or school activities Special Requirements: Submission of parent employment verification form