IMPERIAL â Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association has announced the 15 recipients of its Imperial Valley Produce Scholarships.
IVVGA said the scholarships are intended for Imperial Valley students who wish to launch or continue their studies in agricultural related majors. Eligible students must attend or plan to attend a four-year college or university. High school applicants must have maintained a grade point average of 3.3 or above, while current college students must carry a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Seven Imperial Valley spring high school graduates received Imperial Valley Produce Scholarships this year. They were:
â¢Â    Blake Ayala, a graduate of Brawley Union High School attending Boise State University
Imperial Valley Vegetable Growers Association (IVVGA) announced the recipients of its Imperial Valley Produce Scholarships. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist students who wish to launch or continue their studies in agricultural related majors and is only awarded to Imperial Valley students attending a four-year college who maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above for students already in college or a grade point average of 3.3 or above for high school students, according to the press release.
This year IVVGA awarded 15 IV Produce Scholarships. The following Imperial Valley graduating high school seniors will receive an Imperial Valley Produce Scholarship:
EL CENTRO — Imperial County Farm Bureau announced Friday it has awarded $55,500 to 32 local students who are pursuing educations and careers in the agriculture industry.