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Visalia Youth Scholarship

Carefully complete the Proteus, Inc. scholarship application packet (typed or hand-written in blue ink). The deadline to submit the application packet is October 1, 2025, and it must include this cover page, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation. Applications must be received by the deadline by the Proteus Administration Office, 1830 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia, CA 93291. However, if you mail your application, the envelope must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2025. Applications can also be emailed to info@proteusinc.org. All late, incomplete, and/or modified applications will be rejected.

The Proteus Visalia Youth Scholarship is available to residents of Visalia who are 18 years old or younger and are either migrant seasonal Agricultural workers themselves or dependents of migrant seasonal Agricultural workers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED*

*Personal Statement:
Provide a Personal Statement in 750 words or fewer that addresses each topic listed below.
What is your career and personal goals?
List any challenges that may affect your goals.
List your community activities, extracurricular activities, and hobbies. Why should Proteus select you to receive this scholarship?

*Letters of Recommendation:
Instructions to the applicant: Please get in touch with someone you know well who is willing to complete this letter. Select someone with a professional relationship with you, such as a current or former teacher, employer, counselor, or other professional who can address your accomplishments and strengths. Do not select close friends or relatives to complete the form.

**Must be a resident of the City of Visalia**
1.Name of Applicant:(Required.)
2.Mailing Address(Required.)
3.Email:
4.Please provide at least two phone numbers where you can be reached.(Required.)
5.Are you currently a high school student?
6.If yes
7.If no, list the last school you attended:
8.Are you currently a college student?
9.If yes
10.If no, list the last college you attended:
11.What college or university will you attend during the 2025-2026 academic year?
12.Will you enroll full time?
13.What is (or will be) your college major?
14.In the past four years, have you or any family member worked in agricultural labor?
15.Have you volunteered or been employed by Proteus Inc. during the past three years?
16.Is an immediate relative either a member of Proteus staff or Board of Directors? (Immediate relatives include wife, husband, son, daughter, mother, father, brother, sister, stepparent and/or stepchild). 
17.If yes, name of staff member:
18.Personal statement(Required.)
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19.Letters of Recommendation 1:(Required.)
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20.Letters of Recommendation 2 (optional):(Required.)
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21.I certify that the information contained in this application is true, and if selected as a Proteus Scholarship Program recipient, I agree to submit an approved schedule of classes. I also understand that the Proteus Scholarship Committee will select final scholarship recipients. Proteus, Inc. has my permission to notify the college/university financial aid office of my scholarship award. I also authorize the financial aid office to discuss my financial aid award with Proteus representatives in order to determine financial need. Proteus, Inc. also has my permission to publish my name, a photo, scholarship amount, and a brief biographical sketch on all social media platforms.(Required.)
22.Applicant's Signature(Required.)
23.If Under 18, Parent/Guardian Signature:(Required.)
24.Date
Date / Time
Time
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