The Bay Area Gardener’s Foundation was founded in 2002 by a group of hard working gardeners.
Their purpose was to form a foundation in order to help low income students by providing them with scholarships and the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
Catalino Tapia, founder and current President noticed the financial hardships that many families in his [...]
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!!Application Deadline Extended to June 01!!!
Posted on 14. May, 2009 by Arnoldo.
The application deadline has been extended to June 01, 2009,
Please make your completed application is submitted to BAGF by this deadline. I f you have any questions please feel free to e-mail us at bagfoundation@yahoo.com , you may also contact our office via phone at 650-655-2002
Thank You and Good Luck
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!!!Application Deadline May 17!!!
Posted on 22. Apr, 2009 by Arnoldo.
Students, please download and complete your Scholarship Applications. Applications need to be post-marked before May 17th. Your application needs to be complete and submitted with all documentation required to be considered for review. Don’t miss the deadline.
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BAGF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Arnoldo.
Scholarship applications must be complete and must include all required documentation and must submited to BAGF between March 01, and May 17,2009.
To print application click on the APPLICATION tab at the top of this page and then click the CONTINUE READING TAB below and then Download Application.
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Educational & Motivational Seminar May 1, 2009
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Arnoldo.
The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation in collaboration with the San Mateo county Credit Union will be presenting an Educational and Motivational Seminar for Parents and Students, Friday May 1, 2009 at The San Mateo Credit Union Headquarters, 350 Convention Way, Redwood City, CA 94063
Refreshments will be provided, for more information you may contact us at 650-655-2002
Seminario-Mayo [...]
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Scholarship Resources
Posted on 20. Apr, 2009 by Arnoldo.
Here is a list of some additional Scholarship Resources
www.salef.org/c_fulfilling.html (citizenship not required)
www.e4fc.org (citizenship not required)
www.chicanalatina.org (citizenship not required)
www.hispaniccommunityaffairscouncil.org (citizenship not required)
www.freschinfo.com
www.UNCF.org
www.gmsp.org
www.FastWeb.com
www.HispanicFund.org
www.edupass.org
Scholarship Resource Network (Google)
International Education Financial Aid Web (Google)
MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund (Google)
Chicano Latino Education Association (Google)
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Bay Area Gardeners Foundation Seminar
Posted on 26. Jan, 2009 by Arnoldo.
The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation together with Wells Fargo and Cañada College is offering a Seminar this Friday January 30 at the Fair Oaks Community Center, in Redwood City
This Seminar is for both Students and their parents.
To view flyer click on continue reading tab below and then select:
English or Español
*FINANCIAL STRATEGIES for College Students
*COMPLETING [...]
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ABC 7 - Mr. Tapia continues to strive for his goal, “To contribute to the community and help make a better future for our youth”
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Catalino Tapia was 20 years old when he immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico with a mere $6. Through years of hard work, Tapia has been able to start his own gardening business, buy a home in Redwood City and educate his children.
Inspired by his son graduating from one of the nation’s top law [...]
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SFGate.com - Purpose Prize for 3 working to change society
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Catalino Tapia created the Bay Area Gardeners’ Foundation to solicit donations from wealthy clients for $1,500 scholarships to help Latino youths pay for college expenses. (Michael Macor / The Chronicle)
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About Us
Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Bay Area Gardener’s Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing financial support to eligible economically disadvantaged students.
The Bay Area Gardeners Foundation’s primary purpose and objectives are to promote the educational attainment of children in the San Francisco Bay Area by among other things, conducting public discussions, groups, forums, panels, lecturers, and workshops on pursuing [...]
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El Mensajero - Un premio más para Catalino Tapia
Posted on 14. Jan, 2009 by admin.
Catalino Tapia fue el único latino merecedor en los Estados Unidos del premio Propósito en 2008. (FOTO: Cortesía/The Purpose Prize).