Congratulations to the 2024 Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Recipients
Itzel Salas and Family
We are proud to introduce the 2024 Gemperle Family Farms scholarship recipients. Eight outstanding students are scheduled to receive a total of $8000 in scholarships to be used in the 2024-25 academic year. Maria Monge-Ortiz and Itzel Salas are our new 2024 scholarship recipients and Peter Wagner, Jennifer Cortes, Janet Cisneros, Perla Chavez-Macias, Xittlaly Ramirez and MaryJane Ramirez are current/potential renewal recipients. The scholarships are awarded through the Stanislaus Community Foundation in a competitive application process. Since 2016 over $52,000 of scholarships have been awarded to the children of Gemperle Family Farms employees.
2024 Gemperle Farms Scholarship Recipients
Maria Monge-Ortiz – $1000 (1st-year recipient). Maria graduated from Delhi High School and studies Business at Merced College.
Itzel Salas – $1000 (1st-year recipient). Itzel studies Art at California State University Stanislaus. Her father has worked in the Egg Division for over 10 years.
Tittlaly Ramizez – $1000 (2nd-year recipient). She will attend Modesto Jr. College and study Child/Human Development. Tittalady graduated from Turlock High School.
Perla Chavez-Macias – $1000 (2nd-year recipient). She attends Merced College and studies Business Administration. Perla graduated from Buhach Colony High School. Her father has worked in the Almond division for over 22 years.
MaryJane Ramirez – $1000 (2nd-year recipient). She will attend CSUS to study Liberal studies with an emphasis on Cross-culture biliteracy. Her father Mauricio has worked at Gemperle Family Farms for over 15 years.
Janet Cisneros – $1000 (3rd-year recipient) Janet is currently attending Modesto Junior College She plans to transfer to California State University Stanislaus to study Nursing. Her Father Juan has worked in the Gemperle Family Farms Almond division for over 21 years.
Peter Wagner – $1000. (4th-year recipient) Peter studies Math at Sacramento State University. His dad, Phil has worked at Gemperle Family Farms for 10 years.
Jennifer Cortes – $1000 (4th-year recipient-renewal candidate). Jennifer studies Exercise Science at CSU Stanislaus. Her mother Sandra has worked at Gemperle Farms for 16 years.
The Gemperle Family congratulates these outstanding students and wishes them success in their education and career choices. Visit our gallery page to see past scholarship recipients from 2016- 2024.
The Gemperle Family is an advocate of higher 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. Our philosophy stands strong with the idea that “When you change someone’s life with education, you have an impact for generations to come.”
To see the Gemperle Farms Scholarship fund profile, go to the Scholarship section of the Gemperle Family Farms website. To find out more information on other scholarships and grants visit the Stanislaus Community Foundation website.
About the Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Fund
The Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship Fund is available to the children and grandchildren of current employees who have been employed for a minimum of three continuous years. However, the applicant must attend an accredited two or four-year college or university, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and maintain continuous, full-time enrollment of at least 12 units per semester. Finalists are all selected by the Stanislaus Community Foundation selection committee and were selected based on financial need, academic merit, and personal statement. The scholarship can be used towards education expenses such as tuition, institutional fees, books, and school supplies. The application process typically opens in January and closes in the middle of March.
The scholarship is between $1,000-3000 per year and can be renewed for up to 4 years and the dollar amount is dependent on the number of applications received.
About Stanislaus Community Foundation
Stanislaus Community Foundation is an independent, 501(c)3 public charity. In 2023 the Stanislaus Community Foundation granted $329,500 in scholarships to students in Stanislaus County. The foundation manages 201 charitable funds.
For more information go to our Gemperle Family Farms Scholarship page or visit the Stanislaus Community Foundation website.
