Westlands Water District is now accepting applications for its annual high school scholarship program.
The big picture: Up to 20 graduating seniors will receive $1,000 from the water district this year.
- Westlands has awarded over 140 scholarships in the past two decades.
- Students from the following school districts are eligible to apply: Reff-Sunset Unified School District, Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District, Hanford Joint Union High School District, Lemoore Union High School District, Mendota Unified School District, Riverdale Joint Unified School District and Golden Plains Unified School District.
- Westlands will evaluate students on their application, essay, academic transcripts, reference letters, leadership, contributions to local communities, career goals and need.
- The deadline to apply is April 21. Applications can be submitted on the district’s website.
What they’re saying: “Receiving the Westlands Water District scholarship meant I could continue my education with less stress relating to the costs of university,” said Susana Gamino, 2023 Westlands scholarship recipient.
