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For creative students: BERRIEN FRAGOS THORN ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS for MIGRANT FARMWORKERS

Funded by a bequest from Berrien Fragos Thorn, creative arts scholarships have been initiated in order to foster and encourage the creative talents of individuals with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Eligible applicants must demonstrate an interest in pursuing further development of their talents in one of the following disciplines:

Here are the requirements:

• Minimum 16 years of age

• Applicant need not be enrolled in school

• Because there is no essay required, the Letter of Recommendation is very important and should address the quality of both the applicant and the intended project.

• A history of movement to obtain work in agriculture is REQUIRED

The Deadline to apply is:

JUNE 1, 2018 (YOU HAVE TIME, BUT GET TO WORKING!)

You can access all the details HERE:

• http://migrant.net/scholarships/form/

INSPIRING QUOTE: “Every time we sit at a table to enjoy the fruits and grain and vegetables from our good earth, remember that they come from the work of men and women and children who have been exploited for generations.”– Cesar Chavez, Co-Founder, United Farm Workers

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