The Doris “Do” Dooley Scholarship, named after Self-Help Enterprises’ former Board member and dedicated friend of the organization, was established to help the children of Self-Help Enterprises’ participant families to further their education.
This competitive academic scholarship is available to students from families that have participated in one of our programs and who plan to enroll full time (12 units or more) in a vocational or trade school, community college or four-year university. Scholarship recipients must submit verification of enrollment prior to disbursement of funds.
Please submit a Scholarship Application Form, which includes:
- 1-2 page essay discussing family background, future goals and aspirations, and how the scholarship award will help achieve those goals
- A copy of the current high school or college transcript
- Two letters of recommendations
If you are unable to complete the application online, please contact scholarships@selfhelpenterprises.org for additional options.
Applications must be RECEIVED by Friday, March 27, 2026.
The Self-Help Enterprises Scholarship Committee comprised of members of Self-Help Enterprises’ Board of Directors will make the final selection. An announcement of the scholarship awards will be sent to the recipient student’s home.
Announcement: Introduction of the Colegio de la Tierra Scholarship *
We are pleased to announce the addition of a new annual scholarship opportunity.
Beginning this year, alongside our regular DO Dooley Scholarship, SHE will award the Colegio de la Tierra Scholarship to one qualified applicant.
Applicants must be participating families in Self-Help Enterprises and meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a resident of Tulare County
- Applicant must be from a farmworker household
- One scholarship award will be granted each year
(*) There is no separate application required; only applicants who meet the criteria above will be considered for this award.