Scholarships

Gabriel Gomez-Sandoval Memorial Farmworker Scholarship

Congratulations to the 2025 Award Recipients!

CFLCA is proud to support the growth and development of the next generation by providing college and trade school scholarships for students who are farmworker employees (or their children) of California farm labor contractors. Since 2016, we have distributed over $355,000 in funding! To accommodate the rising costs of tuition and fees, we are excited to announce that this year, CFLCA awarded scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000! Thanks to the work of our scholarship committee and generous sponsors and donors, award amounts have increased significantly from prior years.

The application process is fairly easy with awards weighed higher for the children of CFLCA FLC member employees and those pursuing a career in an ag related field.

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Gabriel Gomez-Sandoval is the beloved son of CFLCA founder and first Executive Director, Guadalupe (Lupe) Sandoval. As a sophomore in High School, Gabriel was diagnosed with Leukemia. He battled this disease fearlessly and quietly, however he passed in 2005 as an optimistic and determined college student. Gabriel's dream was to become a teacher. His love for education and passion for giving back were the inspiration for this scholarship fund.

Watch our past recipient's success stories here

Credit Card: Click here and select "CFLCA - Farmworker Scholarship Fund" Check: Payable to: MCCNC* and add "CFLCA Scholarship" to the memo line. Mail to: MCCNC, PO Box 161899 Sacramento CA 95816 QR Code: Point your cellphone camera at the QR code and click to easily donate.

*Mexican Cultural Center of Northern California (MCCNC) is a 501(c)(3) and serves as the fiscal agent for CFLCA's scholarship fund. Taxpayer ID #68-0295431.

"I feel honored and grateful to be selected as a recipient of the GGSM Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity in funding this scholarship for students like me. This scholarship is not just a financial award; it’s a contribution to my future. When I migrated to this country as a young teen, I was challenged to learn a new language and to integrate into a new culture, but I was also provided with so many opportunities to pursue an education. Today, I work with students, and I am blessed to provide support in their academic journey. I am committed to working hard to learn as much as I can through my program and continue giving back to my community and contributing to society in a positive way. 

Looking ahead, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities and challenges in my future. I am determined to continue supporting students to pursue an education that will provide economic sustainability. Once again, thank you for your support and for investing in my future."

-Luisa Avila Magdaleno

"Thank you to all of CFLCA members and supporters for helping me accomplish my dreams. The CFLCA Farm Worker Scholarship has allowed me to attend and graduate from Grand Canyon University with my Bachelors Degree in Science in Nursing. I am officially a registered nurse, working in the hospitals helping the community during this difficult time, but I wouldn’t want it any other way. Your contribution and support goes a long way and truly impacts a students life".

-Francisco Solis

Congratulations to the 2025 Scholarship Recipients!

Thank you Scholarship Fund Donors!