ALEXANDRIA, VA – The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is now accepting applications for the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program and the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program.
Both programs include a paid internship for students in floriculture or horticulture, along with a scholarship upon successful completion of the internship.
The application deadline is March 1!
The Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program was made possible through a generous gift from Vic & Margaret Ball and provides students with an opportunity to gain experience in commercial production. The program offers paid internships in three, four or six month durations and provides scholarships of up to $6,000.
Watch a video of previous Ball internship recipients discussing their valuable experiences.
Honoring the late Colonel and Mrs. Walter E. Mosmiller, Jr., the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program provides students pursuing a career in retail or wholesale operations an opportunity to gain internship experience. The program offers paid internships in 10-16 week durations and provides scholarships of $2,000.
Former intern Kaitlin Ziesmer of Murray State University was hired as a part-time employee after completing her Mosmiller internship. Read about her success story and other Mosmiller interns at Endowment.org.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time, undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens.
- Enrolled in a floriculture/environmental horticulture program at a two- or four-year college/university in the U.S.
- Maintaining a "C" or better GPA.
To learn more and apply online, visit Endowment.org/internships.
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The American Floral Endowment is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the floriculture and horticulture industry through funding research, educational grants and scholarships. Since 1961, more than $15 million has been funded in research and educational projects, and more than $1.5 million has been funded in scholarships and internships designed to attract and retain the future leaders of the industry. To learn more about AFE or make a tax-deductible contribution, visit www.endowment.org.
Source: The American Floral Endowment