Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship Foundation
2022 Scholarship Recipients
OSCAR LEDESMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 07, 2024
AMOUNT: Varies
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL TAKE PLACE THE WEEK OF JUNE 24, 2024 AT THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR. SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS.
OVERVIEW: The Oscar Ledesma Memorial Scholarship is offered exclusively to San Diego deserving high school seniors pursuing higher education and actively enrolled in 4-H, FFA or Grange youth programs involved with livestock activities. Awards are based on a combination of scholastic achievement, leadership potential, best demonstrated involvement in agricultural projects/activities, have a strong sense of personal commitment to continuing their education and known for doing good for others just for the sake of being kind.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Eligible applicants must be residents of San Diego, CA
- Attended & graduated high school in San Diego during the 2023-2024 school year
- Active enrollment in 4-H, FFA and/or Grange with livestock projects
- In good conduct standing
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must submit a statement (750-1000 words) describing:
o Your personal involvement and accomplishments associated with agriculture activities
o Share how being involved in ag youth groups have impacted your life
o Your volunteer work and demonstrated support helping younger ag enthusiasts
o What college and major you plan to pursue in the fall
o Your dream career field
o How you will continue to implement your skills as you strive toward your future life goals
o The following drug free pledge MUST be included at the end of your statement:
▪ I pledge to live a drug free life; I pledge never to use illegal drugs; I pledge to encourage my peers to lead a drug free life; and I pledge to promote a drug free lifestyle in my community
- Submit a resume with current contact information
- Submit a current photo (by submitting you grant permission for use in publications, online, and in other communications related to scholarship announcements)
- Provide a minimum of two references with at least one supporting statement submitted by an Ag teacher or youth club leader (FFA Teacher, 4-H, Grange)
o An introduction that identifies who you are, your relationship to the student, and how long you've known them
o Your general observations and thoughts about the student's academic strengths, personal qualities, readiness for college and why the applicant deserves a scholarship
THE DEADLINE FOR THE OSCAR LEDESMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS JUNE 07, 2024. ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO OSCARLEDESMASCHOLARSHIP@GMAIL.COM ON OR BEFORE THIS DEADLINE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE. APPLICATIONS SHOULD HAVE THE SUBJECT LINE “[APPLICANT’S NAME – OSCAR LEDESMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP].”
Email OscarLedesmaScholarship@gmail.com if interested in contributing to the scholarship fund.