Gloria Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrant Children

Eligibility Critera:

Recent history of movement for agricultural employment - priority will be given to currently interstate migrant youth

• Scholastic potential

• Financial need

• Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited public or private college, technical or vocational school, or a dropout or a potential dropout from high school who shows promise of ability to continue schooling

Application Process:

A completed application form must be accompanied by:

• a letter of recommendation from a school, community or educational agency representative with a personal knowledge of the applicant's character, educational commitment, and financial need;

• applicant’s personal essay telling about his/her background, career and personal goals, and indicating why he/she should receive this assistance;

• proof that the student has been admitted to the school chosen;

• a copy of the applicant’s current or most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE).