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 Scholarships Available

Richard M. Kunde Scholarship

Available to Sonoma County 4-H or FFA youth.  The Richard M. Kunde scholarship is for a high school senior who will be attending a 4-year California college majoring in viticulture. The scholarship will be up to the amount of $20,000 over 4 years depending on continued eligibility.

Saralee McClelland Kunde Scholarship

Available to Sonoma County 4-H or FFA youth.  The Saralee McClelland Kunde Scholarship is for a high school senior who will be attending a community college or 4-year college in California majoring any field of agriculture. The scholarship will be up to the amount of $20,000 over 4 years depending on continued eligibility.

Dr. Fred Groverman, DVM Scholarship

Dr. Fred Groverman Scholarship - $1,000, is available to Sonoma County 4-H members who have been active in 4-H a minimum of 4 years, including his/her Junior and Senior years of high school.  Dr. Groverman is looking for an individual who has experience in agriculture and leadership.  Applicants must be entering or attending a college or accredited trade school and majoring in Agriculture or a form of leadership.

Beverly C. Wilson Scholarship 

Available to Sonoma County 4-H or FFA youth.  The $3,500 Beverly C. Wilson Scholarship honors the memory of the late Petaluma businesswoman and longtime manager of the Sonoma-Marin Fair. Applicants must be a Sonoma County high school graduate or college student attending a four-year accredited university, preferably to study business or agri-business. Eligible applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and show a well-balanced history of community service and leadership as well as a motivated work ethic.

 

Men’s Garden Club

The Men’s Garden Club Scholarship - Two scholarships ($1,500 each) is available to Sonoma County residents pursuing a career in agriculture or Agri-business.  Applicant must be entering or attending a college or accredited trade school.

The Saralee Community Service Scholarship

Available to Sonoma County 4-H or FFA youth.  The Saralee Community Service Scholarship will grant $2,500 annually to a young person 21 years or younger who has demonstrated excellence in volunteerism and leadership and who is committed to making a difference in our community.

The Dempel Scholarship

A one $2,000 scholarship available  to Sonoma County residents pursuing a non-agricultural career. Applicants must have been active in 4-H a minimum of 4 years, including his/her junior and senior years of high school. They must be entering or attending a four year university or college.  Recipients of this scholarship may only receive it one time.

American AgCredit Scholarship

The American AgCredit Scholarships are intended to support future farmers and ranchers.  Two scholarships ($1,500 each) are available to Sonoma County residents pursuing a career in Agriculture or Agri-Business.  American AgCredit offers college scholarships to graduating high school seniors going into college, community college transfer students moving to a 4-year accredited university, and college juniors and seniors.

Youth Ag & Leadership Foundation of Sonoma County Scholarship

 

Available to Sonoma County 4-H members who have been active in 4-H a minimum of 4 years, including his/her Junior and Senior years of high school.  Applicant must be entering or attending a college or accredited trade school.

Youth Ag & Leadership Foundation Directors Scholarship

Available to Sonoma County 4-H or FFA youth.  Applicants must be high school seniors and entering or attending a college or accredited trade school.  Recipients will be selected based on their ongoing commitment to leadership in their field(s) of interest.  

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