Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Application Period Opens Jan 1 and End on March 2.
2016 Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship recipients Daisy Santana an Juan Santana with Steve Gemperle
If you are a senior in high school or a current college attendee ….. its time to apply for the Gemperle Family Farms scholarship through the Stanislaus Community Foundation.
The Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Fund was established to help fund higher education for the children and grandchildren of Gemperle Family Farms employees. The amount of this scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $3,000 for one year. The purpose of this scholarship is to help pay for educational expenses such as tuition, institutional fees, books, and school supplies.
Eligibility
Children and grandchildren of current employees of Gemperle Family Farms. Further eligibility requirements include
- Current employees must have a minimum of three years of continuous employment
- Student must attend an accredited two or four year college or university AND
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Selection
The Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, made up of independent community members/volunteers, will review and select the final applicant from all eligible candidates. Finalists will be selected based upon financial need, academic merit, and personal statement.
Award
The scholarship will be issued over the course of one academic year. Student may apply for a renewal grant for up to four years. Continuous, full-time enrollment (no fewer than 12 units per quarter/semester) is a requirement. Stanislaus Community Foundation will disburse the award directly to the university on behalf of the recipient.
How to Apply/Deadlines
Submit a complete application package through Stanislaus Community Foundation’s online application portal and upload all required materials, including transcripts, narrative and demographic information between Jan. 1 and March 2, 2017.
Please visit www.StanislausCF.org to submit the final application. For questions, call (209) 576-1608 or email mali@StanislausCF.org.
Gemperle Family Farms Belief in Education
“Helping our employees send their kids to college is one of the greatest gifts of gratitude we can give to those that have helped make our company successful”.
“When you change someone’s life with education
“Helping our employees send their kids to college is one of the greatest gifts of gratitude we can give to those who have helped make our company successful,” Gemperle Family Farms President Steve Gemperle said. “When you change someone’s life with education, you have an impact for generations to come.”
About Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 public charity.
Since its inception in 2002, Stanislaus Community Foundation has granted more than $8 million dollars in charitable funds to nonprofits and scholarship recipients in Stanislaus County. They have provided over $335,000 in scholarships to local college-bound students.
