Scholarship Program
Supporting California College Students for Over Sixty Years
The California League of Food Producers (CLFP) awarded its very first scholarship over 60 years ago. Today, CLFP continues to award scholarships each year to CLFP member employees and their children.
Since its inception, the program has awarded over $800,000, supporting hundreds of college students throughout California.
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INDIVIDUAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
In the fall of 2024, scholarship awards were given to 23 California students who demonstrated excellent academic work and a commitment to positively impact their school and community. This year, the Scholarship Program awarded a total of $20,500 to these deserving students
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In addition to individual scholarships, CLFP has a proud history of supporting university students through our club donation programs. CLFP members generously donate to these programs to help shape and develop the next generation of skilled professionals in the industry.
Individual Scholarship Application Period Opens Summer 2025
Our organization is committed to promoting higher education by offering a Scholarship Program exclusively for full-time employees, including those who work seasonally, and their dependents who are employed by CLFP Food Processor members and the Supplier Host Council. CLFP members can provide their employees and dependents with the opportunity to earn $500 or $1,000 scholarships to pursue higher education in California.
The scholarships are a small gesture of appreciation for their service in the food-processing industry. Undergraduates at accredited four-year California colleges/universities are eligible for $1,000 scholarships, while those enrolled in accredited two-year California community colleges can apply for $500 scholarships.
Open to all full-time or full-time seasonal employees and their dependents of CLFP Food Processor and Supplier Host Council (SHC) members.
- Must be an undergraduate student entering or attending one of the following:
- Four-year accredited California college/university
- Two-year accredited California community college
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Graduate students do not qualify at this time
All applications must be accompanied by the following items:
- Official, unopened transcripts of student’s most recent two years of study
- Two letters of recommendation (written and signed within the last twelve months by someone other than a student peer or family member)
- Official proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year California college or university, or an accredited two-year California community college
- Completed and signed application form (forms will display below each summer)
CLFP's Executive Committee will select scholarship recipients in the Fall. Awards will be decided based on the following criteria:
| Grades/Academics | 20% |
| Extra-Curricular Activities | 15% |
| Work Experience | 15% |
| Professional/Career Goals | 25% |
| Financial Need | 25% |
Congratulations 2024-25 Recipients!
Jacqueline Arambula-Martin - Ingomar Packing Company, LLC
Richard Ochoa - Kagome, Inc.
Joshua Senoro - Los Gatos Tomato Products
Alexandra Gehrke, Alexis Landeros Alvarado, Isela Ambriz, Sabrina Anguiano & Zandrya Affonso-Stiers - The Morning Star Packing Company
Gerardo Chavez - Musco Family Olive Co.
Guadalupe Quinteros - The Neil Jones Food Company
Carlos Meza - Olam Food Ingredients
Deep Deol - Pacific Coast Producers
Abid Garcia, Amalia Avalos, Athena Pennebaker, Carla Garcia, Efren Sanchez, Emily Flores Arteaga, Kaleen Jenkins, Maria Marquez Villarruel & Yissel Orozco - Stanislaus Food Products
Kenneth Xu & Vanshika Sharma - Torani/R. Torre & Company
Annual Funding Goal
$30,000
Help support the future of California college students.University Outreach Program
CLFP maintains a strong working relationship with various departments at California universities and junior colleges, particularly in the field of Food Science. As part of its efforts to support the advancement of the industry, CLFP will donate directly to Food Science Clubs and Engineering Clubs at California educational institutions. This contribution provides students with opportunities to engage in industry-related activities and enhance their future prospects with our members.
CLFP members are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join their ranks, and the organization provides website links to help companies recruit and hire top students for internships or jobs. Companies interested in participating in job fairs or other on-campus recruiting events are encouraged to contact the universities directly.
PROGRAM INFORMATION & PROPOSALS
Food Science Clubs
University of California, Davis
California State University, Chico
Cal Poly, Pomona
California State University, Fresno
Chapman University
Engineering Clubs
California State University, Chico
University of California, Merced
2025 Scholarship Donors
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