REAP (Scholarship Program)
(Rural Education for Americans Project)
REAP Fundamental GOALS:
To create a college-going culture in communities with few university-graduate role models by incentivizing students to achieve academically and make plans for their futures.
To familiarize students and their families with the pathway to college, and help them to be attentive to the college track throughout the student’s middle and high school tenure.
To help students locate and secure grants and scholarships in addition to REAP funds, and help students and their families make a financial plan for college.
To push students to set high standards, and encourage them to develop and practice their leadership skills.
Qualifications to Participate in REAP:
Students must have at least one parent who has immigrated to the United States
Family income of less than $65,000 (Proof of current Income Tax Filing must be submitted)
Parents must not possess a four-year college degree from a university in the United States
Student Requirements:
Students need to participate in REAP Club activities monthly/ all year long for the duration of REAP Scholarship Program Participation.
Students need to participate in community service hours and complete a project each year.
Because this is a program in the Cutler Orosi School district, students must graduate from Orosi High School in order to receive their scholarship funding
Students must earn A's in their CORE Courses
There is a minimum required amount of earnings to receive the scholarship by graduation:
Class of 2023 and beyond - $4,000
Attend Monthly REAP Meetings - 100% Student Participation
Participation in ALL Leadership and Team Building Opportunities
Alumni Involvement & Peer Mentoring after graduation
REAP Peer Mentoring to Middle School, while in high school
Parent/ Guardian Requirements:
Parent/Guardian must attend all REAP Parent meetings. In addition to attending all regular parent meetings at El Monte and Orosi High School. (Back to School night, Report Card Night, Parent Workshops, Academy meetings, etc…)
Engage in Scheduled Calendar Events.
Participate in students academic goals.
Maintain communication with REAP staff via email, phone or in person.
Parent Participation in 100% Workshops, Events and Activities
EARN Dollars for getting Good Grades!! Earn your "Scholarship" Dollars!
$125 for receiving each "A" in ALL 4 CORE Courses Yearly (Per Semester)
$250 for meeting the State Department of Education College & Career Readiness Indicators - Senior Year
$150 for completing a minimum of (2) A-G Elective Credit Courses (A Grade ALL YEAR LONG)
Potential Earning Total $6400
REAP Coordinator
& Counselor
Ms. Yaimar DeLeon
yadeleon@cojusd.org
559-528-4731
Class of 2020 REAP Scholars earned a combined TOTAL of $220, 425 dollars !!!
You can too! Apply now!!
Meet the 2023-2024 REAP Advisors
Mrs. Parris
12th Grade REAP Advisor
Kyle Fraley
11th Grade REAP Advisor
Mrs. Fernandez
10th Grade REAP Advisor
Isaak Gomez
9th Grade REAP Advisor
How can I apply
If you are a student at El Monte Middle School reach out to REAP Coordinator Mr. Juarez, while you are currently enrolled at EL Monte Middle School.
If you will be entering Orosi High School from a different school district such as Stone Corral School or Monson-Sultana School, you must apply prior to the start of 9th grade at Orosi High School. You may pick up an application in the OHS Counseling, College & Career Center or contact REAP Coordinator Mr. Martinez at Orosi High School via email or phone.
