Students can intern with industry leaders and receive a scholarship through AFE.
Two intern scholarship opportunities, available through the American Floral Endowment, are now open and accepting applications.
The Vic and Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program gives students the chance to intern at a commercial production greenhouse or nursery. Students will intern for periods of three, four or six months. Upon completion of their internship, they will receive a scholarship for $1,500 (three months), $3,000 (four months), or $6,000 (six months). You can download an application for the Vic and Maragaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program here.
The Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program gives students the chance to train at one of the leading retail, wholesale or allied trade operation for 10-16 weeks. Upon the successful completion of their internship, students receive a $2,000 scholarship.You can download an application for the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program here.
Students must be U.S. citizens enrolled in a floriculture/environmental horticulture program at a two-year or four-year college or university in the U.S. Participants must be maintaining a “C” average and must complete their internship prior to graduation.
The deadline for application submission is March 1.
For more information, check out the AFE website.