For many years, NCFH has invested in health center clinical, administrative, and ancillary disciplines staff through annual scholarships that are made possible by the sale of our commemorative artwork and posters. The purpose of the scholarships is to assist health center staff to pursue their educational goals in health care and to contribute to the development of the health center workforce. Selection of recipients is based on demonstrated commitment to working in the agricultural worker community, choice of career path, and personal experience, with special recognition to those who have a family history as agricultural workers.
Since 1984, NCFH has awarded more than $220,000 in scholarships. These awards are made possible exclusively through funds raised as a result of sales of commemorative fine art prints and posters. This artwork commemorates and celebrates the dignity of the agricultural workers themselves. Produced in both a limited-edition fine art print and poster format, the original pieces of artwork are sold exclusively through NCFH.
This year, NCFH had the privilege of providing four scholarship awards to support degree and certificate programs in the amount of $1,500 and $1,000. Congratulations to the recipients!
Check back for the 2025 Scholarship Announcement!
Anna Valle of Aria Community Health Center, in Lemoore, CA, has been employed for one year and five months as a Community Health Worker. Anna is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Cynthia Munguia of Columbia Basin Health Association, in Mattawa, WA, has been employed for six years as a Certified Medical Assistant. Cynthia is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Christina Castillo of ReGenesis Healthcare, in Gaffney, SC, has been employed for five years as an Agricultural Farmworker Health Program Coordinator. Christina is pursuing a Medical Assistant Certification.
Mariana Ramirez of Vecinos, in Cullowhee, NC, has been employed for three years as a Behavioral Health Assistant. Mariana is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work.