The scholarship awards can be used towards expenses at accredited post-secondary institutions. The District is proud to recognize and reward exceptional academic achievement and leadership.

“Our region is home to amazing youth who embody the vibrant communities living and working in the district,” commented Jose Gutierrez, Westlands’ interim general manager. “Westlands is proud to support those seeking to continue their education, knowing the future of our Valley is in their hands.”

High school seniors graduating from the following westside school districts are eligible to apply for the scholarship: Reef-Sunset Unified School District, Coalinga-Huron Unified School District, Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District, Hanford Joint Union High School District, Lemoore Union High School District, Mendota Unified School District, Riverdale Joint Unified School District, and Golden Plains Unified School District.

Each scholarship recipient will receive $1,000 to be used for accredited post-secondary education expenses. The applicants will be judged based on their submitted application, essay, academic transcripts, and references as well as their leadership, contributions to the local community, career goals, and need.

The deadline to apply for the Westlands Water District 2023 High School Scholarship is April 23, 2023. All applications and supporting documents must be received by the district on or before the Application Deadline. Applications and all supporting documents may be submitted via email to pubaffairs@wwd.ca.gov, by mail to Westlands Public Affairs, P.O. Box 6056, Fresno, CA 93703, or in person at 3130 N. Fresno Street, Fresno.

For more information or a copy of the application and list of instructions, please visit the District’s website or contact the public affairs office at (559) 241-6233 or at pubaffairs@wwd.ca.gov.