WCKF awards scholarships to tobacco farmers’ kids

The Wong Chu King Foundation (WCKF) has granted full college scholarships to 200 students in Northern Luzon to raise the “next generation” of tobacco farmers who will improve the quality and yield of the local crop.

“Our scholars are children and dependents of the tobacco farmers. They are going to take agriculture-related courses so they can help infuse the much-needed boost to the local tobacco industry. They are the next generation of tobacco growers who will make our tobacco variety world-class in quality,” said James Navarette, WCKF general manager.