AFE Announces the Winner of the 2019 Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship

Established in 2002, the Paul Ecke, Jr. fund offers $5,000 a year for two years to one graduate student who demonstrates the skills and passion to become a leading floricultural scientist and educator. The scholarship honors the late Paul Ecke, Jr., who made significant contributions to the floriculture industry and believed strongly in research and education.

AFE’s 2019 Fundraising & Recognition Dinner

AFE’s largest fundraising event of the year – the 2019 Annual Fundraising Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, from 6 to 9 p.m. in Amelia Island, FL, in conjunction with the Society of American Florists’ Annual Convention.

The American Floral Endowment’s 2019 AFE Scholarships Application Deadline is May 1

Applications are currently being accepted for more than 25 different scholarships through the American Floral Endowment (AFE).

AFE 2018 Annual Report: A Year of Partnerships & Growth

This year alone, over $600,000 in research, scholarships and internships, and in educational grants was distributed to promote and build the floral industry. This funding will go on to impact thousands.

American Floral Endowment is now accepting applications for Educational Grants for 2019

Educational grants help fund programs that are wide-reaching educational endeavors that solve industry needs and challenges and focus on attracting young people to the industry.