This program gives students the opportunity to gain practical floriculture/horticulture experience while training at a commercial production greenhouse or nursery. Learn more about the program and how it benefits students!
Vic & Margaret Ball Internship – Faculty Information
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Faculty Members play a critical role in preparing students for the future.
Encouraging students to apply for the Vic and Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship will allow them to receive diverse hands-on experience and gain a unique opportunity to learn in a commercial environment. In addition, students who successfully complete an AFE internship receive a significant cash scholarship and develop critical skills, potentially improving employment opportunities. All students seeking a career path in floriculture production should apply for this intern scholarship.
Responsibilities
- Faculty members are required to submit a letter of recommendation for each student that applies for the Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship. The letter should specifically evaluate the student carefully and honestly, considering ability, quality of work, and potential as a future member of the floral industry.
- If a student is awarded an internship opportunity, the faculty and student will develop “objectives” for what the student should learn during the internship that will be shared with the host employer. These objectives will be agreed on prior to the start of the internship.
Responsibilities During Internship
- Faculty members should communicate frequently with the Intern during their internship.
- BONUS! Travel to the internship site to monitor progress, if possible. (Up to $1,000 in travel expenses are reimbursed to sponsoring faculty members.) Write a short report about your visit with your student during their internship to include your perspective of the internship.
Application deadlines: March 1 and October 1 Each Year
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AFE se compromete a apoyar la investigación que impulsa a la industria y combate los desafíos actuales. Esta investigación beneficia a todos los segmentos de la industria. Aceptamos nuevas solicitudes de propuestas de investigación antes del 1 de agosto de cada año.
Otorgar becas a estudiantes de floricultura y horticultura es una función principal de AFE. ¡Entendemos la carga financiera que enfrentan los estudiantes y estamos haciendo nuestra parte para ayudar! Las solicitudes para nuestras más de 30 becas vencen el 1 de mayo de cada año.
AFE cree firmemente en financiar programas educativos para promover y fortalecer la industria de la floricultura. La mayoría de los programas financiados tienen un gran alcance y se centran en atraer a los jóvenes a la industria, o bien son iniciativas educativas para identificar y resolver las necesidades y/o desafíos de la misma.