Larry B. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
The Larry B. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Larry B. Sanchez, a tireless advocate for farmworkers. This scholarship supports motivated students from farmworker backgrounds who are committed to furthering their education. Open to college students for the fall of 2024, the scholarship offers multiple $500 awards to help them achieve their academic goals. Larry B. Sanchez's enduring commitment to the farmworker community continues through this fund, empowering the next generation of leaders.
The Legacy of Larry B. Sanchez
Lazaro "Larry" B. Sanchez was a loving husband, father and leader to the farmworker community. He was one of Oregon Human Development Corporation's earliest executive directors when OHDC became its own entity in 1979. He later became a Regional Director of Employment Services in Washington's Employment Security Department, serving the Central Washington region and being a prominent advocate for farmworkers in the Yakima Valley. Larry remained connected to OHDC/NHDC as the Board Chair for several years, guiding and advising several former and current executive directors. He served farmworkers tirelessly throughout his career and always spoke up on farmworker issues. OHDC/NHDC would not be the organization it is today without Larry’s passion and drive for serving farmworkers in local, state, and national arenas.
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The application period for the Larry B. Sanchez Memorial Scholarship has now closed. The deadline to apply was August 30th, 2024, at 11:59 PM. Scholarship recipients will be announced soon and contacted directly. Please check our website and social media for updates. Thank you for your interest.