LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lake County Chapter of California Women for Agriculture is pleased to begin accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors and college or vocational students now through April 15 for the 2024-25 academic year.

Scholarship awards may range between $500 and $2,500.

Applicants must be pursuing a degree that is related to agriculture and planning to attend a two- or four-year program, as a full-time student.

The Lake County Chapter of CWA is committed to promoting agriculture within Lake County through its Ag Venture educational program and throughout the state by speaking with California’s state representatives about the issues facing agriculture.

Supporting students pursuing a career in agriculture is a top priority. Since 2013, the chapter has awarded over $62,000 in scholarships to local students, including $8,000 awarded in 2024.

Lake County graduating high school seniors and college or vocational students who have a grade point average of 3.0 or above are eligible to apply.

Application materials must be received by CWA on or before April 15.

The application and criteria are made available at www.lakecountycwa.org. 

For questions concerning the scholarship program, please contact Sausha Racine at 707-245-4787.