Scholarship
We Believe in Growing Scholarship
Supporting the future of agriculture, the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship is designed to invest in students pursuing ag-related education and careers.
High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties are invited to apply.
Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students planning to attend a four-year college or university with a major in an agricultural field. Each scholarship will be distributed in annual installments of $2,500 over four years.
2026 Scholarship Application Coming Soon
Deadline
TBD
Send Applications To
E.M. Tharp, Inc.
“We Believe in Growing Scholarship”
15243 Road 192
Porterville, CA 93257
Attn: Kerissa Chapman
- Officially graduate from high school during the 2025-2026 school year
- Acceptance by an accredited 4-year college or university; if not accepted yet provide, which colleges and universities you have applied to at this time
- Future educational and vocational career goals must be related to agriculture
- Applicant must reside in Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings or Kern counties
- Completion of scholarship application, including transcripts and letters of recommendation
Incomplete, handwritten, or late applications will not be accepted.
- Complete application, including all letters of recommendation and transcripts, prior to deadline at 5:00 p.m. PST. Must receive application by deadline date and time, not postmarked.
- Provide a transcript of your high school grades and ACT or SAT scores.(Please do NOT provide original transcripts in sealed envelopes or folded.)
- Provide two letters of recommendation.
- Do NOT: Fold Application, Send Application in Small Envelope, or Portfolio/Folder.
Submit TWO UNSTAPLED COPIES of your scholarship application; including transcripts and letters of recommendation to:
E.M. Tharp, INC
“We Believe in Growing Scholarship”
15243 Road 192
Porterville, CA 93257
Attn: Kerissa Chapman
Provide complete application packet in 9″ x 12″ or larger envelope, please NO binders, portfolios, etc. or folded in small envelope.