Scholarships & Leadership
Scholarships
Russell Preston Scholarship Application
Dr. Russell Preston was a family doctor in the community of Mendocino from 1909 until his death in 1954. For his medical abilities, kindness, and humanity he was extremely well-regarded in Mendocino. Just prior to his death he made a gift to Mendocino County UC 4-H. The funds generated from that gift have been used to fund the Dr. Russell Preston UC 4-H Scholarship, which is administered by the University’s Dr. Russell Preston Endowment on behalf of Mendocino County UC 4-H.
The purpose of this scholarship is to further the education of the young people in our county who have been actively involved in the local UC 4-H program.
Due: April 15th of each year
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Kyle "Colton" Pinson Scholarship Application
4-H was an integral part of Colton’s life. Growing up he spent ages five through nineteen enrolled in 4-H in Mendocino County. Colton enjoyed all 4-H had to offer from showing livestock, leadership, and mentorship, to public speaking and everything in between. Colton also understood the financial cost of furthering his education and how scholarships were a means to help with those expenses. He was fortunate to win a handful of scholarships including the Russell Preston 4-H scholarship to obtain his Associates in Fire Science. Colton remained a local in Mendocino County pursuing his dream career with Cal Fire. This scholarship is set up by the family of Colton PINSON in his memory to help assist other 4-H members in achieving their educational goals.
Due: April 15th of each year
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Mendocino County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Each year the Mendocino County Farm Bureau awards scholarships to deserving students with a desire to start a career in the agricultural industry. The student criteria is unique in the fact that applicants can be continuing students entering or attending an accredited trade school, college or university, including out of state, and majoring in an agricultural related field.
The MCFB Scholarship Committee begins its process in January of each year and interviews applicants in the spring. Scholarship recipients receive recognition and certificate awards at the MCFB annual meeting and dinner held in June.
Students who plan to pursue a career in an agricultural related field are encouraged to submit their application no later than March 15th.
2025 scholarship applications will be submitted online ONLY.
High School Student Agriculture Scholarship
College Student Agriculture Scholarship
Due: March 15th, 2025
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Mendocino County Cattlemen's Association Rudy Mora Beef Scholarship
Mendocino County Cattlemen's Association Rudy Mora Beef Information
Due: March 15th, 2025
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Due: April 14th, 2025 @ 5pm
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Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarship Information
Last Updated February 21, 2025