The Denny Jackman Scholarship
An annual essay competition and scholarship awarded by Farmland Working Group
Farmland Working Group sponsors an annual competitive scholarship for graduating high school students in Stanislaus and Merced Counties. The scholarship is named for Denny Jackman, former Modesto City Council member and an advocate for smart growth, Denny was a charter member of the Farmland Working Group.
The deadline for submission is Friday, February 17, 2023. Late applications will not be considered. The selection process is based on the merit of the submitted essay. The scholarship has a monetary component. Selected essay(s) will be published in the Group's newsletter.
Applications are only accepted using the submission form below.
2022-23 School Year Prompt:
How should cities balance housing needs with protection of farmland. Reference the Fall 2022 Farmland Working Group Newsletter (link below).
Prior Years' Recipients
2023 To be determined.
2022 Landon C. and Morgan O. of Hilmar High School
2021 None selected.
2020 Megan E. of Los Banos High School
2019 William S. of Buhach Colony High School
2018 Alison D. of Enoch High School
2017 Stephanie S. of Buhach Colony High School
2015 Clayton S. of Buhach Colony High School
2014 Larry B. of Waterford HS, and Erica S. of Buhach Colony HS
2012 Gavin A. of Livingston High School
2011 John C. of Hughson High School
2010 Johanna M. of Turlock Christian School
2009 Jennifer R. of Atwater High School
2008 Victoria K. of Modesto High School
2007 Garland C. of Beyer High School
2006 Lance A. of Ceres High School, and Teresa M., and Elizabeth A.
2005 Christopher H. of Ceres High School
Contact the Scholarship Committee directly at scholarship@farmlandworkinggroup.org.