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Western Pecan Growers Association Scholarship

Are you a student and passionate about the pecan industry! Tell us about yourself and you might be eligible for a scholarship from the WPGA.

Scholarship Registration

Scholarship winners will be announced In the scholarship news feed.

Scholarship Rules & Information

Applicants must reside within the WPGA regions of California, Arizona, New Mexico, or West Texas (the area in Texas west of the Pecos River).  Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships.

The scholarship is available to individuals pursuing post-secondary education (sophomore through senior) including graduates at the time of the award. Applicants must be advancing the interests of the pecan industry, with preference given to agricultural-related degrees and a stated focus on pursuits directly related and beneficial to the western pecan industry.

Immediate family members of the WPGA Board of Directors are disqualified from applying for or receiving a scholarship from the Western Pecan Growers Association.

It is possible to be awarded up to (2) WPGA scholarships per individual.

College transcripts (official or unofficial) must be submitted with each application.

Successful candidates must have at least a 3.0 scholastic grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.

Decisions will not be based on gender, race, ethnic background, sexual orientation, economic status, or cultural and religious background.

The scholarship award may range from $500-$2500.

Submit your application and supplemental materials by filling out your online application.  Application may be found at westernpecan.org under scholarships or at https://directorwesternpecan.wufoo.com/forms/wpga-scholarship-registrations/.

Applications must be received on or before JULY 1, 2023, for the following fall/spring semester.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at directorwesternpecan@gmail.com.

WPGA Scholarship News

2022 Scholarship Winners