Ball, Mosmiller, Wilkins Scholars Named

The American Floral EndowmentÕs Internship/Scholarship programs continue to grow. The selection committees awarded 17 students paid internship placements and cash scholarships totaling more than $62,500. The Vic and Margaret Ball Program provides students with a hands-on experience at commercial production facilities. Students receive a paid experience and a cash scholarship ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.

The Mosmiller Scholar Program provides paid internships to students interested in a career as a retail florist, wholesaler or in an allied trade company. In addition, $2.000 cash scholarships are granted to students who successfully complete the internship. Students interested in the programs must apply through a faculty member at their college or university. Application deadlines are March 1 and November 1. Additional information and applications are available from the American Floral Endowment website: www.endowment.org.

Vic and Margaret Ball Scholars

Jesse Hawker University of Wisconsin EuroAmerican Propagators, CA	Charles Leggett Colorado State University Kerry's Bromeliad Nursery, FL	Jennifer Sarkela University of Wisconsin Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc., CO	Rebecca Schnelle University of Wisconsin San Felaco Nurseries, FL	Christine Hawkins Cal Poly University Metolina Greenhouses, Inc., NC
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Christopher Martin University of Georgia J. Frank Schmidt & Sons. OR	Michelle Muroski Purdue University Tagawa Greenhouses, Inc., CO	Melissa Nemechek Kansas State University University of Florida, FL	Jason Simpson Kansas State University Farmhouse Flowers & Plants, MD	Emily Wright University of Arkansas Sun Valley Floral Farms, CA
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		Mosmiller Scholars
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		Harold F. Wilkins Scholars
Katrina Getz Pennsylvania State University National University College of Dublin			Not Pictured Rebecca Bradfield Kansas State University ESA Purgan, France

The Harold F. Wilkins Scholarship Program was established in 2001 through a major gift from Dr. Wilkins. Program objectives are to aid and encourage students to have an internship or a floricultural experience outside the United States. The student is responsible for meeting requirements pertaining to traveling/working abroad such as obtaining a visa. passport, and/or work permit. An applicant must be a U.S. citizen enrolled in or recently graduated from college with a degree in horticulture or a closely related course of study and intending to further a career in floriculture. Funding allocations vary depending on the length of the program and anticipated expenses.

To learn more about hosting a student, contact the Endowment office, afe@endowment.org.

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