Noticias
Applications Being Accepted for Two MS/Ph.D. Scholarships
November 07, 2017
The Endowment is now accepting applications for the Beca de la Familia Altman y el Beca Paul Ecke, Jr..
Their application deadlines are Feb. 1, 2018.
Deena y Ken Altman
Estas prestigiosas becas basadas en el mérito están destinadas a estudiantes de posgrado que poseen las habilidades y la pasión para convertirse en científicos y educadores líderes en floricultura.
Applicants must be in the process of successfully completing either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in horticulture or a related field (e.g., agricultural engineering, entomology, agricultural marketing and economics, plant pathology, etc.) and must have the intention of pursuing an MS or Ph.D. degree on a full-time basis.
Los solicitantes que asistan a universidades "land-grant" serán considerados automáticamente para la Beca Paul Ecke, Jr. Todos los demás calificarán para la Beca de la Familia Altman.
La Beca de la Familia Altman fue fundada por Ken y Deena Altman, propietarios de Altman Plants, quienes apoyan numerosas iniciativas para mejorar la educación y la investigación de la industria.
They are highly appreciative of the field of horticulture and established the Center for Applied Horticultural Research as an effort to help the industry.
One student will be awarded $5,000 for one year, although the same person may receive it a second year should their application score the highest.
“I believe, if given the right tools and earned support, I can work with others to help make this industry better and more efficient than it was yesterday,” said 2017 Altman recipient Travis Higginbotham.
Paul Ecke, Jr.
La beca Paul Ecke, Jr. honors the late Paul Ecke, Jr., who made significant contributions to the floriculture industry and believed strongly in research and education.
He was concerned about the future of floriculture and recognized that innovative researchers and educators are necessary for the continued success of the industry.
One student will receive $5,000 for two consecutive years, providing that they continue to meet requirements for this duration and submit an annual update.
“I want to use my passion for the horticulture industry to impact others,” said 2017 Ecke recipient Kaylee South.
