Nueva Generación
Scholarship Program
Supporting the Future for Children of Farmworkers
Aiming to support farmworkers and their children in pursuing higher education, CFF created the Nueva Generación Scholarship Program.
Nueva Generación
The 2025 scholarship application period is now closed
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The Nueva Generación Scholarship Program provides financial support to students from farm-working families who are pursuing a higher education. This initiative reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to empowering farmworker communities throughout California by offering essential support services.
CFF has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to more than 200 recipients statewide, many of whom are first-generation college students. We are proud to announce, this year is our first time providing recurring scholarships to 10 students.
For questions, email nuevagen@californiafarmworkers.org with the subject line “NG Scholarship Inquiry” or Contact (559) 710-2000.
Criteria to Apply?
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university (vocational and trade school accepted).
Incoming freshmen can apply (If you are a graduating high school senior, please upload an unofficial copy of your high school transcript along with proof of enrollment using a copy of your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) or college class schedule. Please submit a copy of your SIR or class schedule by May 25, 2025.
Student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average).
Must be a child of a farmworker.
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Completed Google Form application
- Completed essay prompts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copy of most recent unofficial transcript
- Proof of parent’s/guardian’s farmworker employment status