AFE Update for Supporters and Industry Members

We know the floral industry doesn’t stop. We will continue our work, keep you informed of new programs and/or resources, look after our student interns and research projects, and provide information to help you navigate through these extremely challenging times.

AFE Announces the Ferriss Horticulture Scholarship

The American Floral Endowment announces a new scholarship fund to honor and recognize Dr. Terry Ferriss.

AFE Announces New Intern of the Year Recognition Named Honoring Dr. Paul Thomas

February 28, 2020 American Floral Endowment

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced the Paul
Thomas Floriculture Production Intern of the Year award. Designed to recognize an outstanding student who has participated in the Vic & Margaret Ball Internship program, this new award also pays special tribute to the late Dr. Paul Thomas, retired professor at the University of Georgia, who passed away in 2019.

AFE Launches Career Center for the Floral Industry

February 26, 2020 American Floral Endowment

This American Floral Endowment (AFE) has launched a new industry-wide Career Center to connect floral industry employers with job seekers, students, and other professionals pursuing careers in the floriculture and horticulture fields.

The American Floral Endowment is now Accepting Applications for 2020 AFE Scholarships

February 18, 2020 American Floral Endowment

Applications are now being accepted for 24 different scholarships through the American Floral Endowment (AFE)., junior, senior and graduate students studying floriculture and horticulture must submit their applications online by the May 1 deadline.