SALINAS VALLEY — California Rodeo Salinas awarded a record-breaking $47,500 in educational scholarships last year and the application period for 2025 funds is open.
California Rodeo Salinas started a scholarship program with Hartnell College back in 1986 and recently transitioned the program to the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC). More than $204,000 has been awarded to students over the past 39 years and the organization looks forward to continuing to impact the future of motivated scholars.
Students who are California Rodeo Salinas committee members or are related to committee members may apply for the scholarships. The CFMC Rodeo scholarship committee intends to award six $5,000 scholarships to be used for two- or four-year colleges, graduate school or trade school.
“Hundreds of volunteers work very hard each year on the California Rodeo Salinas, and these scholarships are a great way to give back to our volunteers and community,” said Kelly McCarthy Sutherland, chair of the California Rodeo’s Scholarship Committee.
The application period closes on March 15 and can be accessed at cfmco.academicworks.com/opportunities/1202. Applicants need to click on “Sign Up” or “Sign In” to create an account to apply.
Students will be notified if they win a scholarship by May 1.
More information about the California Rodeo’s scholarship program can be found at carodeo.com/p/about-us/community/scholarships.
Donations to the Community Foundation scholarship fund are welcomed and not limited to cash; examples might include coin collections, vehicles or property. Visit cfmco.org/give-now/?fund=12144 to donate.
