Leo and Rita Vanoni Scholarship Fund

College Major/Area of Study: Agriculture or a related area of study under the Agriculture major

Awarded to a Ventura County high school graduate enrolling full-time at an accredited 4-year college/university to study agriculture or to a Ventura County community college student who will be transferring in the fall to an accredited 4-year college/university to study agriculture. Students must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and have a demonstrated interest and involvement in agriculture. Financial need is not required but will be considered in the selection process. Prior recipients may reapply for consideration in successive years.

Special Requirements: Applicant’s activities should reflect a commitment to family, school, and/or community service. These should be reflected in the student essay or the activities section of the application. Students must demonstrate an interest in agriculture, and applicant’s activities must reflect community service and involvement.
Required essay topic: In 500 – 700 words, please tell us why you are pursuing a career in agriculture.