Wonderful Pistachios, part of The Wonderful Company, announced Sept. 24 the launch of the Josh Allen Scholarship. The scholarship is in partnership with Central Valley native, pistachio farmer, and star Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. It will support first-generation youth graduating from high school and pursuing higher education in Allen’s hometown of Firebaugh, Calif.
“This program is about more than a scholarship fund, it’s a way to open new doors for the next generation of leaders,” Allen says. “I’m proud to partner with Wonderful in bringing this opportunity to my hometown of Firebaugh.”
Students who are accepted into the program will receive support with college applications and up to $12,000 over four years in college.
“The Josh Allen Scholarship represents the creation of important new opportunities for students and their families in California’s Central Valley,” says Andy Anzaldo, chief operating officer of corporate social responsibility at The Wonderful Company.
“With this new scholarship, we are investing in a community that many of our employees call home, just like Josh Allen,” Anzaldo adds. “With Josh’s partnership, we are ensuring that first-generation students in Firebaugh have the resources they need to successfully navigate the college application process and pursue a college degree with confidence and financial support.”
Eligible 12th grade students at Firebaugh High School were contacted in August by their school administration. Nearly 40 eligible seniors were accepted into the scholarship program this year.
The program is part of an expansion of the Wonderful Community Scholarship program, made possible by The Wonderful Company co-owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick and their foundation.
