THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026. BY STEWARD AG FOUNDATION.
The Steward AG Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of $70,000 in college scholarships to 34 deserving students. This Foundation honors the integrity of California farm workers by providing scholarships for their children, allowing them to transform their lives by pursuing education beyond high school. Scholarships are offered to recent high school graduates and current college students. Students may be pursuing career technical training, community college, or university education in any major or focus area.
This year represents the third and largest year of awards. Scholarships were made possible through generous donations from friends, personal contacts in the agriculture community, and education liaisons – a special thanks to all who contributed!
Congratulations to this year’s Steward Ag Foundation scholarship recipients:
High School Graduates Attending Community College – $1,200
- Maria Acevedo, Linden, Linden HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Radiologic Technology
- Maria Aguirre, Linden, Linden HS, Modesto Jr. College, Spanish
- Daisy Gutierrez, Stockton, Franklin HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Biology
- Maria Martinez, Linden, Linden HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Electron Microscopy
- Maria Rendon, Linden, Linden HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Logistics
- Ashley Rubio Pozos, Linden, Linden HS, San Joaquin Delta College, Liberal Studies
High School Graduates Attending Four-Year University – $2,500
- Edith Bautista, Oxnard, Pacifica HS, UC Irvine, Political Science
- Shayla China Chavez, Clarksburg, Galt HS, Chico State University, AgScience Education
- Abraham Gonsalez, Firebaugh, Firebaugh HS, Fresno State University, Business
- Stephanie Gonzalez, Stockton, Venture Academy, Stanislaus State University, Nursing
- Kathy Miramontes, Lockeford, Lodi HS, Fresno State University, Forensic Behavioral Science
- David Pineda, Clarksburg, Delta HS, Sacramento State University, Business
- Brianna Rivas, Courtland, Delta HS, Sacramento State University, Psychology
- Valeria Vigil, Modesto, Riverbank HS, UC Davis, Animal Science
- Yadhira Zambrano, Galt, Galt HS, California State University Long Beach, Business
Community College Graduates Attending Four-Year University – $2,500
- Anisa Gonzalez, Galt, Consumnes River College, Stanislaus State, Kinesiology
- Brianna Gonzalez, Isleton, Modesto Jr. College, Chico State University, Animal Biology
Current Community College Students – $1,200
- Daniel Estrada, Coalinga, Coalinga College, Agricultural Science Technology
- Angela Gonzalez, Isleton, Modesto Jr. College, Animal Production
- Carina Gonzalez, Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College, Health Science
- Emily Gutierrez, Stockton, San Joaquin Delta College, Graphic Arts
- Valeria Solano, Galt, Carrington College, Dental Assistant Program (PICTURED ABOVE WITH HER FAMILY AND THE STEWARD’S)
- Oscar Verdoza, Ione, Folsom Lake College, Psychology
Current Four-Year University Students – $2,500
- Fatima Alfaro, Thornton, UC Irvine, Criminology, Law & Society
- Cindy Arreola, Walnut Grove, San Jose State University, Public Health
- Marta Lopez Barrera, Lodi, California State University, Northridge, Radiologic Science
- Elizabeth Becerra, Courtland, CSU Monterey Bay, Marine Science
- Galilea Carrillo, Hollister, Sacramento State University, Health Science
- Dayanara Flores, Stockton, UC Berkeley, Public Health
- Jocelyne Manjarrez, Clarksburg, Sacramento State University, Nursing
- Johanna Menchaca, Lodi, University of the Pacific, Biological Science
- Jacqueline Patino, Courtland, Sacramento State University, Health Science
- Elvira Salvador, Oxnard, UC Santa Barbara, History of Public Policy & Law
- Angela Vargas, Courtland, Fresno State University, Architectural Studies
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every little bit helps. To donate directly to the scholarship fund, click HERE. You can also mail in a check made out to The Steward Ag Foundation, PO Box 1046, Walnut Grove, CA 95690.
The next annual fundraiser event is coming up on August 7, 2026 at Klinker Brick Winery in Lodi. Tickets are on sale now for $65.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP IN 2027
Scholarships are available on an annual basis, with the deadline to apply typically occurring at the beginning of May. Applicants must be farm workers or children of farm workers who have been employed for a minimum of 180 days within the past twelve months; must be a high school graduate or current college student; must demonstrate acceptance/commitment and/or enrollment in an accredited college, university or trade school; and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above at their current institution. Learn more HERE.
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