The California Rodeo Salinas is passionate about supporting education in the Salinas Valley. Over the past 40 years, more than $234,000 has been awarded to deserving students, with the California Rodeo Salinas proud to invest in the future of motivated scholars within its volunteer community.
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Giving back to our community is what the California Rodeo is all about, and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our Committee Members. We believe in the importance of education and are happy to provide ambitious students with the assistance they need to pursue their educational goals.” – Dave Pedrazzi, California Rodeo Salinas President 2020-2021.
About the California Rodeo Salinas
As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. The Association supports local nonprofits and community groups through its annual Rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex. In 2025, these efforts generated over $856,000 for local organizations.
Supporting Salinas Rodeo Scholars
There are many ways to support the California Rodeo Salinas Scholarship Fund.
- Donate directly and securely online:
- Send checks made payable to “Community Foundation for Monterey County” or “CFMC” with “California Rodeo Scholarship” in the memo line. Mail to: 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940
- To make a gift of stock , IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution or other assets, please call the CFMC Office at 831.375.9712.
Donations to the California Rodeo Salinas Scholarship Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) are tax deductible. The CFMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID #94-1615897.
Scholarship Criteria
The scholarship recipient(s) should be chosen based on the applicant’s:
- Documented financial need
- Academic achievements (e.g. honor roll, National Honor Society, overcoming academic challenges)
- Extra-curricular activities (e.g. athletics, student government, volunteering)
The applicant must be:
- Student must be a committee person or a spouse, child, or grandchild of a committee person in good standing.
- Planning to attend a 2-year/4-year college, trade school, or graduate school.
- Planning to attend full-time.
- 2.5 minimum GPA
- Special consideration will be given to students from Monterey County and students with a long-standing history of volunteering with the Salinas Rodeo.
Apply
One application through the Community Foundation for Monterey County can qualify students for up to 85 scholarships: