| Scholarship Name: |
Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship |
| Agency: |
Geneseo Migrant Center |
| Description: |
The purpose of the Gloria and Joseph Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children is to assist financially those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their education to achieve their personal and career goals.
Grant amounts are determined by the Screening Committee on the basis of
background in migrant farmwork, financial need and potential of the youth. The
Fund grants approximately 100 awards annually ranging from $150 to $500. |
| Qualifications: |
Eligibility:
• Recent history of movement for agricultural employment -
priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth
• Scholastic potential
• Financial need
• Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical
or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high
school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling |
| How to Apply: |
There is no deadline for applications which are reviewed on a case by case basis.
Students may reapply annually but are limited to one award per 12 month period. Obtain an application from the website below and submit, along with the required supporting documentation. |
| Deadline: |
04/15/2013 |
| Contact Name: |
NA |
| Contact Address: |
3 Mt. Morris-Leicester Road, Leicester, New York 14481 |
| Contact Phone: |
(800) 245-5681 |
| Contact Fax: |
NA |
| Contact Email: |
NA |
| Website: |
http://migrant.net/migrant/sch-mattera.htm |
