Si Se Puede Scholarship

Application Opens May 5th, 2026!

Great news!

CAFÉ is happy to announce our partnership with the Miguel R. Velázquez Migrant Education Foundation. Because of the generosity of the MRVMEF and their donors, we are able to provide scholarships to college students!

About the Scholarship

The Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ), in partnership with the Miguel R. Velazquez Migrant Education Foundation (MRVMEF), is proud to offer the Sí Se Puede Scholarship to support students who reflect the strength, resilience, and contributions of Washington’s tree fruit industry. This scholarship recognizes and uplifts students who have grown up in, worked in, or are directly connected to agricultural labor and who continue to pursue higher education despite systemic and financial barriers.

For the 2026 academic year, 8 scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be awarded to undergraduate students who demonstrate academic persistence, leadership, and a strong commitment to community empowerment and social change. The scholarship seeks to invest in students who not only strive for personal success but also show a desire to give back to their communities, particularly those connected to migrant, farmworker, and agricultural backgrounds.

The Sí Se Puede Scholarship honors the legacy of hard work within agricultural communities and affirms the belief that higher education is both attainable and transformative. Through this award, CAFÉ and MRVMEF aim to reduce financial barriers, celebrate cultural identity, and support the next generation of leaders emerging from Washington’s tree fruit industry.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a current undergraduate student enrolled at a post-secondary institution, including a community college, four-year university, or trade/technical program

• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

• Demonstrate financial need, which may be assessed through FAFSA/WASFA, personal statements, or supporting documentation

Industry Connection Requirement

• Applicants must demonstrate a direct family or personal connection to Washington’s tree fruit industry. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Employment (current or past) in Washington’s tree fruit industry

• Work in fruit warehouses, packing facilities, or processing plants

• The applicant, parent(s), or legal guardian(s) must have worked in the tree fruit industry for at least one full season

Scholarship Components

Applicants must submit a complete application that includes the following materials:

• Completed Application Form
  Including all required fields and a signed certification verifying the accuracy of the information provided

• Personal Statement Essay (Typed)
  A well-developed essay that addresses the applicant’s connection to Washington’s tree fruit industry, educational and career goals, and commitment to community, leadership, and/or social change 

• Unofficial Transcript(s)

• Minimum of Two Letters of Recommendation
  Letters must be submitted by individuals who can speak to the applicant’s character, work ethic, and potential. Recommenders may include a teacher, professor, employer, mentor, or community leader

• Resume OR Activities List
  Highlighting leadership experience, work history (including agricultural work, if applicable), community involvement, extracurricular activities, and any honors or awards. 

The Sí Se Puede Scholarship Committee will be receiving applications anytime before
July 31st, 2026

We value education and look forward to getting to know you through your application!