Novillo Sportfishing Association Scholarship Program

Just like everywhere education on the youth is vital to the success of our countries.  Mexico is no exception.  In our little area of Mexico, the government provides education to the children through middle school.  The expenses for high school and college must be funded by the family and, or the community. 

Until recently children from our area that could afford the expense of high school had to attend the high school in Mazatan, about 45 miles from San Pedro.  The parents of the students combined their funds and rented a house in Mazatan and the mothers of the children would take turns spending the week in Mazatan to take care of the children. 

In 2016, with money raised locally, our association assisted, finally built a high school in San Pedro to service San Pedro, Batuc Tapupa and the surrounding area.  This saved the families a great deal of money, however it still costs about $1000 US per year for each student.

Once the children graduate from high school most do not have the funds to attend college in Hermosillo.  Not counting housing and living expenses the cost per year per student is estimated to be about $3000 US per year.

In the past members of our association have assisted or fully funded the education for individual students.  A number of our members have asked us to develop a formalized scholarship program to assist deserving students further their education.  West Middagh, our association Scholarship Chairman, is in the process of developing this program for us.  Unfortunately, we are getting of to a rather slow start as a result of the virus.  West in fluent in Spanish and will be meeting with the heads of the middle and high school in San Pedro to get their input as it relates to the student selection.  He will also be reaching out to our members for ideas and recommendations.

West will also be developing different funding ideas to give the members and other interested parties a chance to participate in this very valuable program.

Please feel free to reach out to West or one of your board members with your ideas or comments. Contact Us.

Scholarship Recipients of 2021