American Floral Endowment

American Floral Endowment Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Ball Horticultural Company Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Vic and Margaret Ball Student Intern Scholarships (Undergraduate/Internship)
Harold Bettinger Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Leonard Bettinger Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
James Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
John Carew Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Earl Deadman Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Dosatron International Inc. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Paris Fracasso Production Floriculture Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
John Holden Vocational Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Ed Markham International Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Mossmiller Student Intern Scholarships Program (Undergraduate/Internship)
National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Lawrence “Bud” Ohlman Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Jim Perry Vocational Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
James K. Rathmell Jr. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Seed Companies Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
John Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Jacob VanNamen-Vans Marketing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Western Michigan Greenhouse Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

1601 Duke St.
Alexandria, VA22314
Ph: (703)838-5211
Fax: (703)838-5212
E-mail: afe@endowment.org
URL:http://endowment.org

American Floral Endowment Scholarships

(Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be pursuing a career in a horticulture-related field; must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA; must be residents of the United

States or Canada. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: Maximum of $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendations and a transcript of records. Deadline: May 1. Contact: afe@endowment.org.

Ball Horticultural Company Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be students currently enrolled in their third to fifth year of college; must be pursuing a career in commercial floriculture. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Vic and Margaret Ball Student Intern Scholarships (Undergraduate/Internship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field; to assure continuance of practical experience opportunities. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a floriculture/environmental horticulture program at a two or four year college/university within the United States; must be U.S. citizens; must maintain “C” or better GPA with satisfactory progress in a degree or certificate program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance, financial need and interest in a horticulture career.

Funds Avail.: varies. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed and signed application form, official transcript from all institutions attended, a statement explaining the reasons for applying and future career goals, a letter of recommendation and endorsement by a faculty member. Applicants must submit a 500 word report evaluating the experience within 30 days of completing the program; pictures of the student working at the intern location must be included. Applicants must have permission to interrupt studies for the length of the training period. Deadline: March 1 and October 1.

Harold Bettinger Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be sophomore or graduate students pursuing a career in business and/or marketing with the intent to apply it to a horticulture-related business. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Leonard Bettinger Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field

by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be vocational students in a one or two-year program who intend to become growers or greenhouse managers. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

James Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be sophomore to fifth-year students pursuing a career in floral design and marketing fresh flowers and plants. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

John Carew Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduate students with an interest in greenhouse crops. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Earl Deadman Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be sophomore to fifth-year students who plan to become greenhouse growers; must be from the Northwestern area of the U.S. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Dosatron International Inc. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be third to fifth year students who are interested in floriculture production and plan to work in the greenhouse environment. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants

must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Paris Fracasso Production Floriculture Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be third to fifth year students who plan to work in floriculture production. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

John Holden Vocational Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be vocational students in a one or two-year program who intend to become growers or greenhouse managers. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Ed Markham International Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be sophomore to graduate students pursuing a career in horticulture marketing through international travel. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Mossmiller Student Intern Scholarships Program (Undergraduate/Internship)

Purpose: To provide quality professional training for selected, motivated floriculture and environmental horticulture students. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a recognized floriculture/environmental horticulture or business program at a two or four year college or university in the U.S.; must maintain a “C” average with satisfactory progress in a degree or certificate program. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on outstanding potential and serious interest in a floral industry field.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit: completed and signed application form; official transcript from all institutions attended; a statement explaining the reasons for applying and future career goals; a letter of recommendation and endorsement by a faculty member. Applicants must submit a 500 word report evaluating the experience within 30 days of completing the program; pictures of the student working at the intern location must

be included. Applicants must have permission to interrupt studies for the length of the training period. Deadline: March 1 and October 1.

National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be junior, senior or graduate students pursuing a career in horticulture and bio-engineering or the equivalent at a four-year college. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be second year to graduating married students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Lawrence “Bud” Ohlman Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicant must be in his or her third to final year in college, with a career goal to become a bedding plant grower for an established business. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Jim Perry Vocational Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicant must be a vocational student in a one or two-year program with the intent of becoming a grower or greenhouse manager. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

James K. Rathmell Jr. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their third to final year of undergraduate studies or be graduate students; must plan to work or study outside of the United States. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation, transcript of records, and specific plan for horticulture work/study outside of the USA.

Seed Companies Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be third to final year or graduate students who are pursuing a career in the seed industry in sales, breeding, research or marketing. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

John Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their second to final year in college and pursuing a career in a horticulture-related field; must have 3.0-3.5 GPA. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on financial need and GPA.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their second to final year in a floriculture program at Michigan State University. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Jacob VanNamen-Vans Marketing Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their second to final year in college; must be interested in agribusiness marketing and distribution of floral products. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.

Western Michigan Greenhouse Association Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To further the advancement of education and science in the floriculture and environmental horticulture field by funding research and studies and financing scholarships and other educational activities for individuals interested in the field. Focus: Horticulture. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their second to final year in a Michigan college; must be studying commercial horticulture. Criteria: Recipients are selected based on academic performance.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must send a completed online application form; must submit two letters of recommendation and transcript of records.