Since 1994, the California Strawberry Scholarship Program has filled an important need for the children of California strawberry fieldworkers and their families. In their quest for the American Dream, by way of their hard and diligent work, more than 235 scholarships are granted annually. The California Strawberry Commission provides the funding for the first year of college. The Growers’ Fund does the heavy lifting: providing renewal funding each year as these students progress towards their degrees.
A Benefit for Fieldworker Employees
California strawberry growers can offer this valuable benefit to their fieldworkers. At no charge, we supply you with posters and take-away inserts to distribute and inform them of this highly beneficial program. Each Fall, we distribute these promotional materials to announce the opening of the application.
Join in Supporting the American Dream
A scholarship means more than a degree. Families and communities win when their students go to college. The California Strawberry Growers' Scholarship Fund provides more than $150,000 every year to support the higher education of children of strawberry field workers.
By giving to the Growers’ Fund, you are helping to support the future of our communities: these students are the next generation of teachers, business owners, scientists, health care professionals, and community leaders.