VISALIA, CA - Proteus, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting education and training in the Central San Joaquin Valley, announces the opening of its Mike McCann Scholarship program for 2024. The program aims to provide financial
assistance to low-income farmworkers, their families, and Proteus customers pursuing higher education. Since 1967, Proteus, Inc. has played a crucial role in the community by offering various services aimed at workforce
development and educational advancement. This year, the organization will award Mike McCann Scholarships of $500 each to eligible applicants, with the number of scholarships dependent on available funding.
To be eligible for the Mike McCann Scholarship, applicants must reside in Kern, Kings, Fresno, or Tulare Counties and enroll as full-time or part-time students in an accredited institution for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Mike McCann
Scholarship is unavailable to Proteus employees or their immediate family members. Interested applicants must submit a completed application form, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.
They must also meet income requirements as per the attached income guidelines. All application materials must be postmarked by April 30, 2024. Applications for the Mike McCann Scholarship can be submitted via mail, email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or in person at the Proteus, Inc. office in Visalia. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2024 and must provide enrollment verification before funds are disbursed.
For more information, please visit the Proteus, Inc. website or contact the Scholarship Committee. Proteus, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization with over 57 years of experience serving farmworkers and other low-income residents in the counties of Fresno, Kings, Kern, and Tulare. Some of the programs Proteus, Inc. offers include adult basic, secondary and vocational education, job training, employment-related services, family self-sufficiency, energy programs, and other human services programs aimed at helping individuals and families. Proteus, Inc. is also a California Award of Performance Excellence (CAPE) award winner.
To learn more about Proteus Inc., visit www.proteusinc.org or call 1-888-776-9998.
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