Washington Apple Education Foundation

Over $1M In Scholarships Available to Students Raised in Tree Fruit Industry Families

December 31, 2021 Washington Apple Education Foundation

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) scholarship application is currently open and available to students raised in tree fruit industry families with plans to attend college in the fall of 2022.  Annually, WAEF awards over $1 million in scholarships on behalf of Washington’s tree fruit growers, packers, shippers and suppliers to college-bound and college-enrolled students.  The application must be submitted in its entirety by March 1, 2022 for consideration. …

2021 WAEF Volunteers of the Year Announced

November 12, 2021 Washington Apple Education Foundation

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is celebrating and giving thanks this month for the hundreds of volunteers that impact students through the foundation.  Today they announced their 2021 Volunteers of the Year: Dany Cavadini is the Volunteer of the Year; Washington State Tree Fruit Association is their Organization Volunteer of the Year; and Amanda Adams is the Alumni Volunteer of the Year.  Announcements were made to each of the honorees in the last week. …

Donations to WAEF Matched in November

November 1, 2021 Washington Apple Education Foundation

Donations made to the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) will be matched this month thanks to the generosity of three tree fruit industry companies.  The match is made possible by CMI Orchards, Fine Americas and Orchard-Rite.  Matched donations support the scholarship and student support efforts of the foundation.  …

Jennifer Witherbee to Step Down as WAEF Executive Director After 20 Years

October 25, 2021 Washington Apple Education Foundation

After leading the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) as its executive director for 20 years, Jennifer Witherbee has announced her intent to step down at the end of March 2022.   …

Successful First Year for Washington Apples License Plates

July 13, 2021 Washington Apple Education Foundation

Washington apples specialty license plates had an impressive first year of sales with 747 purchased as of June 30th. $28 from each plate benefits college-bound students through the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF). The foundation is on track to sell 1,000 plates by the end of this calendar year. …