Information About the Gemperle Farms College Scholarship Program for 2021-2022 Academic Year and the Application Process.
1st year 2020 Gemperle Farms Scholarship Recipient – Erik Zarco and Family
The Gemperle Farms College Scholarship program was first established in 2015 to continue our family’s legacy of supporting education in Stanislaus County. The program is administered through the Stanislaus Community Foundation and was established to help fund higher education specifically for the children and grandchildren of Gemperle Family Farms employees. We believe that…..
“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.”
How Much is the Gemperle Farms College Scholarship and How Can it Be Used?
The current scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $3,000 for one year. Twenty-eight scholarships have been awarded since 2016 and have helped pay for tuition, institutional fees, books, and school supplies. The scholarship will be issued over the course of one academic year and may be renewed for up to 4 years as long as the student still meets the scholarship requirement.
If you are a renewing scholarship recipient you should have received a survey from the Stanislaus Community Foundation for renewal screening. Make sure you return the survey to extend your scholarship beyond the first year. Renewal applicants do not need to go through the formal application process.
Who is Eligible to Apply for the Gemperle Farms College Scholarship?
If you are a high school senior or current college student or plan to attend college in the 2021-22 school year you are eligible to apply if you meet the other criteria below.
- Children or grandchildren of current employees of Gemperle Family Farms.
- Current employees (parent/grandparent) must have a minimum of three years of continuous employment at Gemperle Farms.
- Student must attend an accredited two or four-year college or university AND
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Continuous, full-time college enrollment (no fewer than 12 units per quarter/semester).
- Previous scholarship recipients can reapply each year for up to 4 years and can receive a renewal as long as they still meet the requirements. Note: You must fill out the renewal survey from the Stanislaus Community Foundation to verify your continued qualification for the scholarship.
Who Chooses the Scholarship Recipients?
Gemperle Family Farms does not personally choose the scholarship recipients. 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. So make sure you fill out your application carefully and put your best self forward on your application. To see last year’s scholarship recipients visit our Gemperle Farms College Scholarship Photo Gallery.
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 before the deadline on March 12, 2021.
Visit the Stanislaus Community Foundation Scholarship Portal to submit the final application. For questions, call or email the Program and Scholarship Specialist, Martha Flores, at 209-576-1608 or mflores@stanislauscf.org
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