The Carl Victor Fields Scholarship Program began in 1992 to honor the company’s past vice president of marketing who was passionate about the importance of young people achieving their potential. Since inception, 2,118 grants have been awarded for a total of more than $2.8 million.
Shah Kazemi, Monterey Mushrooms president and CEO, is committed to giving the next generation of decision makers the tools needed to be successful in society and the workplace. “Education is the key that opens doors to the future for children of our employees, we don’t just grow mushrooms; we grow people,” Kazemi said.
This year, Saul Alcala, 20, received a scholarship to study computer science. Acala said, “This scholarship has helped my family tremendously. I can pay for my books, classes, and other school expenses, such as traveling between California and Iowa. Without this help, it would be very difficult for me to continue to my studies at the University of Iowa. I am very thankful for this great support and your generosity.”
Another scholarship recipient, Patrick Fuller, 19, attends the University of California at Santa Cruz and is studying neuroscience. Fuller said, “I just finished my first year and am starting my second. I work two full time jobs during the summer so I do not need to work during the school year. I am very thankful for the scholarship from Monterey Mushrooms.”
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