Diana Robledo, 2020 Fieldworker Bridge Scholarship recipient, attended Bakersfield College before transferring to CSU Bakersfield. In her application essay, Diana shared that she worked with her mom in the table grape vineyards over summer, and expressed interest in animal science and agricultural business, drawing inspiration from her agriculture and AVID instructors.

Diana graduated in Fall 2024 and now holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in marketing. Please see her thank you note below.

Note from Diana

Nerin Delgado, a recipient of a 2020 Field Worker Scholarship, graduated from UCLA in June 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in human biology. Growing up in McFarland and graduating from McFarland High School, Nerin’s personal statement credited her parents—both of whom worked in the fields picking grapes—with instilling a strong work ethic in her. She also described her experience tending to her grandfather’s medical needs, which ultimately inspired her to pursue a career in the medical field.

Nerin excelled academically and was described by her high school counselor as a “standout in social interactions, intellectual questioning, and professionalism.” In 2025, Nerin is preparing applications to medical school. Please see her thank you note below.

 Note from Nerin