Please join us in congratulating AFE\u2019s Scholarship Class of 2024! <\/strong>Learn more about these future industry leaders and what these scholarships mean to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Nevada, Reno, Agriculture Science and Economics Tatum Gogna of Lodi, California, is a junior at the University of Nevada seeking a dual major in Agriculture Science and Agriculture Economics and a minor in Agriculture Communications. She anticipates graduating from college a year early, in May 2025. Her future career goals include agriculture education and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am beyond thankful for this scholarship as it allows me to finish my final year of school and graduate debt-free,\u201d Gogna said. \u201cI am grateful to all who made this scholarship possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de las Becas del American Florists\u2019 Exchange:<\/em><\/strong> Washington State University, Integrated Plant Sciences<\/strong> Sophia LeBard of Pullman, Washington, is a senior at Washington State University majoring in landscape, nursery, and greenhouse management. After graduating in December 2024, LeBard plans to work in the wholesale floral industry, with an interest in fieldwork and wedding floral designs. She also plans to own a greenhouse operation. LeBard was also the recipient of the Julio and Sarah Armellini Scholarship in 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cKnowing that I am supported by the professional industry has boosted my confidence in entering this new professional space,\u201d said LeBard. \u201cI am grateful to receive the education I have, and I could not have done it without help from amazing organizations such as the American Floral Endowment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de las Becas Julio y Sarah Armellini: Iowa State University, Horticulture<\/strong> Sophia Schmidt of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a senior at Iowa State University, where she has developed a strong interest in herbaceous ornamental and vegetable breeding. After graduating in May 2025, Schmidt plans to further her education to obtain her doctorate in plant breeding or plant genomics and eventually join a private breeding company for ornamental or vegetable crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe American Floral Endowment scholarship not only helps fund my education in horticulture at Iowa State University but also supports my pursuit of extracurricular experiences in horticulture that give me real-world work experience,\u201d said Schmidt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca de Ball Horticultural Company<\/strong> State University of New York (SUNY), Farmingdale, Horticultural Technology Management<\/strong> Timothy Langone of North Bellmore, New York, is a senior at SUNY, Farmingdale, majoring in ornamental horticulture. As an employee for Old Westbury Gardens in New York for over two years, Langone has had the opportunity to work in cultivating historic plant material, which has heightened his interest in florals and their applications. He plans to continue his work there into the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am absolutely thrilled to have been selected as a scholarship recipient,\u201d Langone said. \u201cThe financial assistance will further my abilities to prosper in the horticulture industry, specifically by continuing my education in florals and their related topics.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca BioWorks para la gesti\u00f3n integrada de plagas (IPM) y las pr\u00e1cticas sostenibles<\/strong> Sobre la beca de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Productores de Flores de Long Island (LIFGA)<\/strong> University of New Hampshire, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems<\/strong> Jamie Paige of Woodbury, Connecticut, is a sophomore at the University of New Hampshire, majoring in sustainable agriculture and food systems. Her career plans after graduation include owning and operating a cut flower farm that produces flowers for local use and implements sustainable practices such as cover and rotational cropping in the growing methods. Paige also aspires to become an agricultural specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or a university extension program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWith these funds, I will be able to continue my studies at university and work towards a degree that will assist me in my future career in horticulture,\u201d Paige said. \u201cThese scholarships assist in relieving the financial burden that college imposes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Beca Conmemorativa James Bridenbaugh:<\/strong> Acerca de la beca de marketing \u00abJacob y Rita Van Namen\u00bb:<\/strong> California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), Pomona, Landscape Architecture<\/strong> Carla Quimson of San Diego, California, is a junior at Cal Poly Pomona studying landscape architecture. She is a horticulturist overseeing the 22,000-foot native garden at the San Diego Natural History Museum. With a strong focus on community engagement, Quimson intends to use her education to further design cityscapes, emphasizing integrating native plantings and urban city agriculture, including Agrihoods, community gardens, and learning centers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReceiving the CalFlowers scholarship allows me to fully dedicate myself to studying our native ecology without the financial burden,\u201d said Quimson. \u201cIt means I can wholeheartedly pursue my passion for environmental learning and contribute to preserving our natural heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fresno State University, Agriculture Education<\/strong> Jada Sanchez of Santa Maria, California, is a sophomore at Fresno State, majoring in agriculture education and minoring in plant science. She owns and operates Jada\u2019s Floriculture Designs and More. Sanchez plans to further her education to become an agriculture teacher and continue growing her business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBeing a product of your generosity by receiving this scholarship allows me to pave the way to being in a position where I get to help others every day by fulfilling my goal of being an agriculture teacher,\u201d Sanchez said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca CalFlowers:<\/strong> Colorado State University, Floriculture<\/strong> Cienna Tonini of Fort Collins, Colorado, is a graduate student at Colorado State University, obtaining her master\u2019s degree in floriculture. Following her education, Tonini plans to own a retail and wholesale greenhouse, producing edible and medicinal plant species. She is also considering a career in teaching, and educating at the college level about sustainable horticulture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am truly grateful to be awarded this scholarship because it will greatly support my college funds and future business savings, leading me one step closer to my dream. I am very thankful to my donors and am honored to be recognized.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la Beca Conmemorativa John Carew<\/strong> University of Florida at Milton, Plant Science<\/strong> Rebecca Juntunen of Pensacola, Florida, is a junior at the University of Florida at Milton studying plant science. Her areas of interest are annual and perennial flowers. Prior to returning to college for her second degree, Juntunen was a teacher for four years. Post-graduation, Juntunen plans to develop the annual growing department at her current company, Guerra Tree Farm Nursery, where she serves as assistant propagation manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReceiving the Carlson-Johnson Scholarship means that I will be able to focus more of my time and effort in the fall on my plant science studies, providing financial support that will allow me to reduce my work hours and increase my number of credit hours,\u201d Juntunen said. \u201cThis shifting in my credit hours will allow me to graduate earlier than expected and move directly into my horticulture field of choice, the seed preservation industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Beca Carlson-Johnson para Estudiantes No Tradicionales:<\/strong> Illinois State University, Horticulture<\/strong> Lydia Grampp of Pontiac, Illinois, is a senior at Illinois State University majoring in horticulture and minoring in biology. She is interested in plant breeding and biotechnology. Grampp\u2019s career goals include working in ornamental plant production, eventually becoming a flower farmer to operate a you-pick farm, as well as selling at farmer\u2019s markets and designing event flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship allows me to follow my dreams of being a flower farmer,\u201d Grampp said. \u201cI can now be stress-free and can focus on getting internships and more involved in resume-building clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Beca Memorial Earl Dedman:<\/strong> College of DuPage, Valley City State University, Illinois, Horticulture<\/strong> Francisco Garcia of Elgin, Illinois, is a senior at the College of DuPage at Valley City State University in Illinois. Garcia is majoring in business management with an emphasis on horticulture. He is the owner and operator of Chicago St. Sunflower Co., a three-acre micro farm and retail location in Elgin. Garcia\u2019s special interests in the industry include greenhouse crop production, floral design, interior plantscaping, biophilic design, sustainability, and conservation. His career goals include advancing his business and teaching within the College of DuPage horticulture program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs a sustainability commissioner for my city, educator for local conservation organizations, volunteer board member of local groups, business owner, and student, this support allows me to excel in all of my roles,\u201d Garcia said. \u201cI am both extremely proud and grateful to receive this assistance as it makes everything possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la Beca de la Familia Dewar:<\/strong> Sobre la beca \u201cDream Big\u201d de Suntory Flowers:<\/strong> Tennessee Technological University, Agriculture<\/strong> Charlotte Simmons of Normandy, Tennessee, is a senior at the Tennessee Technological University majoring in agriculture with a focus on horticulture. Simmons has a special interest in ornamental horticulture, working in the field growing flowering landscape annuals\/perennials and cut flowers. Her plans after college include obtaining a position in the nursery industry where she can further her interests in growing specialty blooming plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMany people reading this will simply see a dollar amount on a check, but to me, this scholarship means greater opportunity to focus on my academics, volunteer, learn, and invest in my future in the floriculture industry,\u201d Simmons said. \u201cTo all who have made this award possible, thank you for the way you have set me up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca Ferriss de horticultura:<\/strong> University of Rhode Island, Plant Science and Wildlife & Conservation Biology<\/strong> Alexandra Cseri of New Hope, Pennsylvania, is a senior at the University of Rhode Island studying plant science. She will be a teaching assistant for field botany and taxonomy in her final year of college. Her future plans include focusing on marketing and distribution in the floral industry to develop sustainable packaging solutions and strengthen the efficiency of the floral supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship not only supports my plant science education at the University of Rhode Island but also ignites my passion to pursue a career in the floral industry,\u201d said Cseri. \u201cI hope to make the most of this opportunity and invest it in my future and my future impacts in the horticultural field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Beca de la Familia Garc\u00eda:<\/strong> Wilmington College, Agriculture<\/strong> Sophia Mignery of Hamilton, Ohio, is a junior at Wilmington College in her home state. She is majoring in agriculture business with a double minor in sustainability and business management. Upon completing her education, Mignery plans to open and market her own cut flowers or edible flowers farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBecause of the generosity of the American Floral Endowment and its donors, I am able to pursue my dream of becoming a sustainable flower farmer, helping to someday supply others with beautiful and ethically sourced flowers,\u201d Mignery said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca Harold Bettinger:<\/strong> Cornell University, New York, Biological Sciences<\/strong> Julia Dahl of Ithaca, New York, is a senior at Cornell University, majoring in biological sciences with a concentration in plant science. Dahl\u2019s area of interest is plant propagation, specifically tissue culture and grafting of ornamental plants. Following a year working as a research assistant for the Boyce Thompson Institute on the Cornell University campus, Dahl is planning a career in agricultural research within the horticulture field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship makes it possible for me to concentrate fully on my studies as I pursue my degree,\u201d Dahl said. \u201cIt also enables me to pursue opportunities that expand my career possibilities and passion for horticulture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Asociaci\u00f3n de Productores de Flores de Long Island (LIFGA) \u2013 Beca Bob Gunther<\/strong> North Carolina State University, Horticulture<\/strong> Patrick Veazie of Kannapolis, North Carolina, is a graduate student at North Carolina State University, where he is obtaining his PhD in horticulture. Veazie\u2019s primary focus is greenhouse extension related to plant nutrition, soilless substrates, and plant growth regulators. He plans to become a grower specialist, providing technical support to growers within the floriculture and greenhouse crop industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThank you to the contributors of the American Floral Endowment scholarship program who continue to support the next generation of industry members,\u201d Veazie said. \u201cThis scholarship will allow me to continue to follow my passion for creating technical extension resources for greenhouse growers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la beca Richard T. Meister:<\/strong> University of Arkansas, Agriculture<\/strong> Rylee Brown of West Plains, Missouri, is a junior at the University of Arkansas, completing her undergraduate studies in agriculture, majoring in horticulture, landscape, and turf sciences. Brown has a special interest in tomato production, breeding, and preserving heirloom tomato varieties and other vegetables and flowers. She plans to continue her education in graduate school with a career goal of working in greenhouse production or seed industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship is greatly appreciated by myself and my family,\u201d Brown said. \u201cAs a junior at the University of Arkansas, I will be able to use this scholarship to help me finish out the last two years of my undergraduate education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la beca de la Asociaci\u00f3n Nacional de Fabricantes de Invernaderos (NGMA):<\/strong> University of Saskatchewan, Canada, Agriculture<\/strong> Tanner Johnson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a junior at the University of Saskatchewan majoring in horticulture science. He has a special interest in extension work. His focus is on fruiting horticulture crops, greenhouse and field vegetable production, nursery stock, floriculture, and cut flowers. Following graduation, Johnson plans to work as a horticulture extension specialist with horticulture producers and gardeners in Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am overjoyed to have been selected for the Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarship and to be a part of its continued legacy,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cPractically, this scholarship will help meet the direct financial needs that my wife and I carry while I’m in school. On a more personal level, the encouragement of having my passion for horticulture recognized is equally meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca Mike y Flo Novovesky:<\/strong> University of California, Davis, Environmental Science and Management<\/strong> Anya Nygaard of Laguna Niguel, California, is a junior at the University of California, Davis. She majors in environmental science and management with an emphasis on ecology, biodiversity, and conservation and minors in geographic information systems. Nygaard has a special interest in monitoring biodiversity and conservation while communicating the findings through data science and writing. With the help of the scholarship, Nygaard studied abroad to complete her university writing requirement at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in the summer of 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis generous award has allowed me to focus more on my studies and fully enjoy my experience at my dream school,\u201d Nygaard said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la Beca Conmemorativa James K. Rathmell, Jr. para Trabajo\/Estudio de Horticultura en el Extranjero:<\/strong> University of Florida, Horticulture<\/strong> Jesse Potts of Homestead, Florida, is a graduate student at the University of Florida, obtaining his PhD in Horticulture with a concentration in environmental horticulture. His research focuses on vanilla and petunia biotechnology development. Potts\u2019 career goals include working in the horticulture industry, where he can develop novel plant varieties that can withstand the challenges of climate change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI am truly honored to receive the Ruby N. & Roland A. Whealy Memorial Scholarship, which will significantly boost my research efforts currently underway in vanilla and petunia biotechnology development,\u201d Potts said. \u201cIn endeavors toward the improvement of disease resistance, prolongation of the flowering period, and even the introduction of novel varieties, like glow-in-the-dark petunias, I would like to be part of sustainable and resilient horticultural practices that are very important for climate adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la Beca Memorial Ruby N. y Roland A. Whealy:<\/strong> University of Minnesota \u2013 Twin Cities, Plant Science<\/strong> Nadia Phillips of Silver Bay, Minnesota, is a senior in the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Sciences at the University of Minnesota \u2013 Twin Cities. Phillips\u2019 special interest is working within a plant breeding program, focusing on cover crops and agronomic crops. She is also interested in statistics, outreach\/extension work in plant science, and forestry research. After graduation, Phillips would like to continue working in plant breeding programs. She intends to further her education in graduate school, focusing on plant breeding or agronomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship is not only an honor but a weight off my shoulders, as I am a first-generation college student and pay for my college education solely by myself,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cI thank the donors greatly that chose to support students just like me to afford to pursue a university degree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la beca de las empresas de semillas:<\/strong> Kansas State University, Horticulture<\/strong> Cora Manica of Shawnee, Kansas, is a senior at Kansas State University earning an undergraduate degree in horticulture with a concentration in greenhouse production. Her special interests are in cut flower and vegetable production in both greenhouses and outdoor field production. She plans to pursue a career in floriculture, small farm flower and cut vegetable production. She also hopes to travel internationally to help others around the world develop their own small farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI’m so excited and honored to have received this scholarship, which will help me complete classes to pursue my dream and give back to others one day,\u201d Manica said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la beca John L. Tomasovic, Sr.:<\/strong> Michigan State University, Horticulture<\/strong> Loretta Klecker of Watertown, Wisconsin, is a junior at Michigan State University, majoring in horticulture and minoring in business and plant, animal, and microbial biotechnology. Klecker\u2019s focus is on breeding and growing ornamental flowering plants. After graduation, she plans to work in the floral area of horticulture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis scholarship will go toward my continued education in horticulture at Michigan State University,\u201d Klecker said. \u201cIt will help bring me one step closer to my goals, and I really appreciate it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sobre la Beca Conmemorativa Edward Tuinier: <\/strong> Ohio State University, Greenhouse and Nursery Management<\/strong> Abbie Wade of Sandusky, Ohio, is a sophomore earning an Associate of Applied Science in the Agriculture Technical Institute at Ohio State University. Her area of interest includes vegetable, annual, and perennial production. Wade enjoys creating planters and hanging baskets. Her future career plans include working with the city greenhouse and eventually managing the business. She also would like to start a program with Sandusky City Schools to educate students and staff about horticulture and the careers available in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cReceiving this scholarship brings me one step closer to accomplishing not only my career goal, but my dream of managing my own greenhouse,\u201d Wade said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Acerca de la beca Vocational (Bettinger, Holden & Perry):<\/strong>Tatum Gogna<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>American Florists\u2019 Exchange Scholarship – $3,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Tatum](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tatum-Gogna-1024x683.jpg\")
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El Original Los Angeles Flower Market se estableci\u00f3 en 1921 y el mercado de flores ahora forma parte del distrito mayorista de flores m\u00e1s grande de EE. UU. Los beneficiarios elegibles son estudiantes de antepen\u00faltimo o \u00faltimo a\u00f1o con un promedio de calificaciones de 3.0 o superior, que se especializan en agricultura con \u00e9nfasis en un futuro en la floricultura. Esta beca proporciona asistencia para la matr\u00edcula a estudiantes que asisten a una universidad en California o estudiantes residentes de California que asisten a una universidad en otras \u00e1reas de EE. UU.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSophia LeBard<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Julio and Sarah Armellini Scholarship – $3,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sophia-LeBard-1024x683.jpg\")
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<\/strong>Julio \u201cToots\u201d Armellini fue el fundador de Armellini Express Lines, la mayor empresa de transporte de flores de EE. UU. Armellini se alist\u00f3 en la Armada como \u201cSeabee\u201d y estuvo destinado en todo el mundo como mec\u00e1nico, donde aprendi\u00f3 las habilidades que utiliz\u00f3 para modernizar el transporte por cami\u00f3n refrigerado. Armellini Logistics<\/a> se fund\u00f3 en 1945. Hoy en d\u00eda, Armellini Logistics abarca muchos negocios: Armellini Express Lines, Inc., J.A. Flower Service, Armellini Freight Brokerage, Armellini Air Express y Dash Mobile Storage. Establecida por Julio y Sarah antes de su fallecimiento, la Beca Julio y Sarah Armellini <\/strong>Est\u00e1 dirigido a estudiantes de segundo, tercer o cuarto curso que tengan inter\u00e9s profesional en el marketing o la distribuci\u00f3n de productos florales.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSophia Schmidt<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ball Horticultural Company Scholarship – $1,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sophia-Schmidt.jpg\")
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Ball Horticultural Company<\/a> es una empresa l\u00edder a nivel internacional en el \u00e1mbito del cultivo, la producci\u00f3n y la distribuci\u00f3n al por mayor de productos de floricultura. Ball ofrece a los cultivadores profesionales de todo el mundo los primeros brotes de color, follaje, frutos y formas para los mercados minorista y paisaj\u00edstico. La beca de Ball Horticultural Company est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de tercer o cuarto curso que deseen desarrollar su carrera profesional en el \u00e1mbito de la floricultura comercial.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTimothy Langone<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
BioWorks IPM\/Sustainable Practices Scholarship – $1,700
Long Island Flower Growers Association (LIFGA) Scholarship – $1,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Timothy-Langone-768x1024.jpg\")
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El BioWorks<\/a> La beca \u00abIPM\/Pr\u00e1cticas Sostenibles\u00bb est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de segundo, tercer o cuarto curso que deseen desarrollar su carrera profesional en el \u00e1mbito de la floricultura. Los estudiantes son seleccionados en funci\u00f3n de un buen rendimiento acad\u00e9mico y una nota media de 3,0 o superior. Aunque no es obligatorio, se valora muy positivamente que el estudiante est\u00e9 interesado en promover el uso de la gesti\u00f3n integrada de plagas (IPM) o de pr\u00e1cticas sostenibles, y se da preferencia a los candidatos que cumplan este requisito.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
La beca de la LIFGA se cre\u00f3 en 2010. Los miembros de la LIFGA representan a productores y minoristas que promueven la investigaci\u00f3n, la formaci\u00f3n y la venta de plantas ornamentales en el mercado local. La beca de la LIFGA est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de la zona de Long Island\/Nueva York que cursen estudios de horticultura ornamental en un centro de formaci\u00f3n profesional o en una universidad de cuatro a\u00f1os.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nJamie Paige<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James Bridenbaugh Memorial Scholarship – $500
Jacob and Rita Van Namen Marketing Scholarship – $2,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jamie-Paige-1024x999.jpeg\")
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Jim Bridenbaugh era especialista en flores y plantas frescas, y se dedicaba al dise\u00f1o y a la presentaci\u00f3n de ponencias en ferias y seminarios de dise\u00f1o. Sus conocimientos sobre el sector floral, su estilo narrativo humor\u00edstico y la buena conexi\u00f3n que establec\u00eda con el p\u00fablico lo convirtieron en uno de los favoritos. Jim ocup\u00f3 el cargo de presidente de la OFA entre 1989 y 1991. La beca Bridenbaugh est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de segundo, tercer o cuarto curso que deseen dedicarse profesionalmente al dise\u00f1o floral y a la comercializaci\u00f3n de flores y plantas frescas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Beca de Marketing Jacob y Rita Van Namen se cre\u00f3 en enero de 1997. Jacob Van Namen es un aut\u00e9ntico emprendedor que ha construido un negocio multimillonario en el sector de la floricultura al por mayor. El objetivo de esta beca es formar a personas con conocimientos y creatividad que contribuyan a mejorar el sector de la floricultura. La Beca Van Namen exige que los estudiantes tengan inter\u00e9s profesional en el marketing agroindustrial y la distribuci\u00f3n de productos florales, y que cursen su segundo, tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o de carrera.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCarla Quimson<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
CalFlowers Scholarship – $4,250<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Carla-Quimson-731x1024.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
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CalFlowers Scholarship – $4,250<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jada-Sanchez-768x1024.jpeg\")
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La beca CalFlowers est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes universitarios de grado que asisten a una universidad o colegio acreditado en California (con primera prioridad) o a un estudiante de grado residente en California que asiste a una universidad o colegio acreditado en otro lugar de los EE. UU. Los estudiantes no necesitan especializarse en un programa agr\u00edcola, pero deben demostrar un compromiso de buscar empleo en la industria de la floricultura despu\u00e9s de la graduaci\u00f3n. Es necesario contar con antecedentes laborales o una experiencia significativa de pasant\u00eda en floricultura si no se obtiene un t\u00edtulo agr\u00edcola. Promedio de calificaciones (GPA) de 3.0 o superior. Fundada en 1941, la Asociaci\u00f3n de Productores y Comercializadores de Flores de California (California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers) fomenta el \u00e9xito de la industria floral de California y es la principal asociaci\u00f3n comercial floral en California, que presta servicios a los productores y a toda la cadena de suministro en el estado y en 47 estados de los EE. UU.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCienna Tonini<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
John Carew Memorial Scholarship – $2,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cienna-Tonini-1024x672.jpg\")
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John Carew, exjefe del Departamento de Horticultura de la Universidad Estatal de M\u00edchigan, dedic\u00f3 su carrera a alentar y guiar a j\u00f3venes horticultores. Desempe\u00f1\u00f3 un papel fundamental en la creaci\u00f3n de BPI en 1969. La beca Carew est\u00e1 abierta a estudiantes de posgrado en horticultura con inter\u00e9s en cultivos de invernadero.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRebecca Juntunen<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Carlson-Johnson Scholarship for Nontraditional Students – $1,300<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rebecca-Juntunen-768x1024.jpg\")
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B\u00e1rbara Carlson, junto con su esposo Will, fue fundamental en el establecimiento de la asociaci\u00f3n comercial Bedding Plant International (BPI), que prest\u00f3 servicio a cientos de horticultores. Fran Johnson disfrut\u00f3 de una larga y productiva carrera en la empresa John Henry Co., una firma de impresi\u00f3n hort\u00edcola en Lansing, M\u00edchigan. Fran tambi\u00e9n hizo muchas contribuciones significativas y pr\u00e1cticas de tiempo y talento a trav\u00e9s de BPI para hacer avanzar la industria de los invernaderos. La beca Carlson-Johnson para estudiantes no tradicionales se otorga a estudiantes que regresan a la escuela despu\u00e9s de una ausencia m\u00ednima de tres a\u00f1os y que tienen inter\u00e9s en plantas de cama y\/o cultivos florales.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLydia Grampp<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Earl Dedman Memorial Scholarship – $2,200<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lydia-Grampp-683x1024.jpg\")
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Earl Dedman fue propietario y operador de Mountainview Greenhouses en Woodinville, Washington, y fue expresidente de BPFI. Adem\u00e1s de su participaci\u00f3n en BPFI y BPI, Earl estuvo involucrado con los Productores de Flores del Estado de Montana, los Productores de Flores de Puget Sound y la Asociaci\u00f3n Flor\u00edcola de Washington. La Beca Earl Dedman se otorga a estudiantes de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o que mantienen un promedio de calificaciones m\u00ednimo de 3.0 y est\u00e1n interesados en convertirse en productores de invernadero.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrancisco Garcia<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Dewar Family Scholarship Fund – $3,900
Suntory Flowers \u201cDream Big\u201d Scholarship – $1,900<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Francisco-Garcia-771x1024.jpg\"){kind=spacer}
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El Fondo de Becas de la Familia Dewar se otorga a estudiantes universitarios de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o que estudian horticultura ambiental con \u00e9nfasis y enfoque en una carrera en floricultura. El fondo fue establecido por la Familia Dewar de Viveros Dewar<\/a>, que fue establecida en 1963 por el fundador Alex Dewar con la visi\u00f3n de proporcionar plantas de primera calidad y un servicio al cliente ejemplar. La familia Dewar valora la importancia de una educaci\u00f3n de calidad y se complace en alentar a los j\u00f3venes profesionales a ingresar a la producci\u00f3n y los negocios de la floricultura con esta beca.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
La beca Suntory Flowers est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes universitarios de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o que asisten a una instituci\u00f3n de 2 o 4 a\u00f1os, con un enfoque en una carrera en floricultura o mejoramiento o producci\u00f3n de horticultura ornamental, con pasi\u00f3n por la exploraci\u00f3n en el desarrollo de productos florales nuevos e innovadores. Con sede en Jap\u00f3n, Suntory Flowers<\/a> es una empresa de mejora gen\u00e9tica de categor\u00eda mundial dedicada a la innovaci\u00f3n y a enriquecer vidas creando un mundo lleno de flores. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCharlotte Simmons<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ferriss Horticulture Scholarship – $2,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Charlotte-Simmons-767x1024.jpeg\")
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La Beca Ferriss de Horticultura se concede anualmente a un estudiante de grado que acceda a su tercer o cuarto curso, que se est\u00e9 especializando en horticultura o ciencias vegetales y que tenga inter\u00e9s profesional en las plantas ornamentales herb\u00e1ceas y en el sector de la floricultura. La beca rinde homenaje y reconoce la labor de la Dra. Terry Ferriss, que se jubil\u00f3 en 2015 de la Universidad de Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF) tras 36 a\u00f1os de docencia. Fue la primera mujer con plaza fija en la Facultad de Agricultura y Ciencias Ambientales de la UWRF, la primera mujer en ocupar el cargo de directora del Departamento de Ciencias Vegetales y de la Tierra, y la primera mujer en desempe\u00f1ar el cargo de vicedecana de la facultad.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAlexandra Cseri<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Garcia Family Scholarship – $3,400<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Alexandra-Cseri-768x1024.jpeg\")
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El Fondo de Becas de la Familia Garc\u00eda est\u00e1 destinado a estudiantes que asisten a un colegio universitario de dos a\u00f1os, o estudiantes de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o que asisten a una instituci\u00f3n de cuatro a\u00f1os con un enfoque profesional en la comercializaci\u00f3n o distribuci\u00f3n de productos florales, incluyendo venta al por menor, al por mayor, fabricaci\u00f3n y\/o propiedad u operaciones de negocios florales. La Familia Garc\u00eda ha servido con orgullo a la industria floral desde 1965. Propiedad de la familia Garc\u00eda, Garcia Group, Inc. opera seis divisiones diferentes: Floral-Pak\u00ae Company; Plus One Imports\u2122; Garcia Group Glass\u2014productos de marca Floraglas\u00ae y G3\u00ae; Vase D\u2019Lite\u00ae y Premium Wood Picks. Todos son representados exclusivamente por Pete Garcia Company\u2122 THE BEST LINES IN THE WORLD\u00ae.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nSophia Mignery<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Harold Bettinger Scholarship – $2,200 <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sophia-Mignery-683x1024.jpeg\")
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Harold Bettinger fue socio de Granjas Bettinger<\/a> en Swanton, Ohio. A mediados de los a\u00f1os 50, fue uno de los primeros agricultores innovadores en cambiar la producci\u00f3n de plantas de vivero, pasando de las bandejas de madera a las de pl\u00e1stico. En la actualidad, Bettinger Farms cultiva hortalizas tanto en invernadero como al aire libre. La Beca Bettinger est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de horticultura, desde segundo curso hasta posgrado, que tengan una especializaci\u00f3n o una asignatura secundaria en empresariales y\/o marketing con la intenci\u00f3n de aplicar su formaci\u00f3n a una carrera profesional relacionada con la horticultura.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nJulia Dahl<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Long Island Flower Growers Association (LIFGA) – Bob Gunther Scholarship \u2013 $1,300<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Julia-Dahl.jpeg\")
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Esta beca se estableci\u00f3 en memoria del difunto Bob Gunther, propietario de Gunther\u2019s Greenhouses & Florist en Oceanside, Nueva York. Est\u00e1 destinada a estudiantes de Long Island y Nueva York que estudian horticultura ornamental en un colegio comunitario o instituci\u00f3n de cuatro a\u00f1os en Nueva York. Esto incluye floricultura, mantenimiento de paisajes, dise\u00f1o de paisajes, c\u00e9sped y cualquier otro curso de estudio relacionado con la horticultura ornamental. Robert Edward \u201cBob\u201d Gunther fue tesorero de la LIFGA durante muchos a\u00f1os y jug\u00f3 un papel fundamental en el establecimiento de la primera beca de la LIFGA. Gunther recibi\u00f3 el premio a la trayectoria (Lifetime Achievement Award) de la LIFGA. \u00c9l y su hermano Fred se hicieron cargo del negocio familiar despu\u00e9s del fallecimiento de su padre en 1969. Bob administr\u00f3 el negocio hasta su fallecimiento en 2015 a la edad de 85 a\u00f1os.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nPatrick Veazie<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Richard T. Meister Scholarship – $4,400<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Patrick-Veazie-576x1024.jpg\")
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Dick Meister construy\u00f3 una empresa familiar de publicaciones para productores especializados en horticultura comercial. Es un firme defensor del sistema universitario de concesi\u00f3n de tierras (land-grant) y, a lo largo de los a\u00f1os, trabaj\u00f3 en estrecha colaboraci\u00f3n con muchos l\u00edderes de la horticultura y la floricultura. Esta beca est\u00e1 dedicada a los destacados logros de aquellos en la extensi\u00f3n universitaria y, especialmente, a Will Carlson en floricultura. La beca Meister est\u00e1 abierta a estudiantes de posgrado en floricultura que tengan la intenci\u00f3n de seguir su carrera en el sistema universitario de concesi\u00f3n de tierras con inter\u00e9s en la investigaci\u00f3n, la extensi\u00f3n o la ense\u00f1anza.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nRylee Brown<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) Scholarship – $600<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Rylee-Brown-956x1024.jpeg\")
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El Asociaci\u00f3n Nacional de Fabricantes de Invernaderos<\/a> (NGMA) es una organizaci\u00f3n comercial profesional para fabricantes y proveedores de invernaderos y componentes de invernaderos construidos seg\u00fan c\u00f3digos dise\u00f1ados para las necesidades de un horticultor. La beca de la NGMA est\u00e1 dirigida a estudiantes que se especializan en horticultura y bioingenier\u00eda o su equivalente, que est\u00e9n al menos en tercer a\u00f1o en una universidad acreditada de cuatro a\u00f1os y mantengan un promedio de calificaciones de 3.0.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nTanner Johnson<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Mike and Flo Novovesky Scholarship – $3,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tanner-Johnson-768x1024.jpg\")
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Mike y Flo Novovesky han disfrutado de m\u00e1s de 30 a\u00f1os de participaci\u00f3n activa en la industria de la floricultura. Los Novovesky conocen de primera mano las dificultades que una pareja joven debe superar al compaginar una carrera y una familia. Su fondo de becas tiene como objetivo ayudar a los estudiantes casados j\u00f3venes que trabajan para pagarse los estudios universitarios y tienen un promedio de calificaciones de 2.5 o superior. Dependiendo de la disponibilidad de solicitantes casados, la beca tambi\u00e9n puede destinarse a un estudiante de pregrado que se est\u00e9 pagando los estudios por su cuenta con necesidad financiera y obligaciones familiares. Las claves son un fuerte inter\u00e9s en la horticultura y la necesidad financiera.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAnya Nygaard<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
James K. Rathmell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Horticultural Work\/Study Abroad – $4,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Anya-Nygaard-1024x768.jpeg\")
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Jim Rathmell fue un especialista en extensi\u00f3n de horticultura en la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania que promovi\u00f3 la comunicaci\u00f3n y la cooperaci\u00f3n con horticultores de otros pa\u00edses. Autor de numerosas publicaciones, trabaj\u00f3 con productores comerciales para implementar muchos programas educativos destacados. La beca Rathmell se concede a estudiantes universitarios de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o o a estudiantes de posgrado que tienen un plan espec\u00edfico de trabajo o estudio de horticultura fuera de los Estados Unidos.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nJesse Potts <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Ruby N. & Roland A. Whealy Memorial Scholarship – $2,100<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jesse-Potts-678x1024.jpg\")
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Established by Dr. C. Anne Whealy, this scholarship honors her parents and their commitment to continued education and community service and ensures future generations are able to achieve their academic goals. It supports horticulture graduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a research focus on reducing the effects of changing climates on floriculture crops. This scholarship aims to support students doing work in this critical and impactful field. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nNadia Phillips<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Seed Companies Scholarship – $2,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nadia-Phillips-1024x683.jpeg\")
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Las empresas semilleras Ball, Pan-American, Goldsmith y Syngenta son l\u00edderes en la industria de la producci\u00f3n y mejoramiento de semillas, y proporcionan variedades nuevas y mejoradas. Estas empresas semilleras patrocinan conjuntamente esta beca. La beca de las empresas semilleras requiere que los estudiantes tengan una meta profesional dentro de la industria semillera y que sean estudiantes universitarios de tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o (junior o senior) o estudiantes de posgrado.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nCora Manica<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
John L. Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarship – $1,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cora-Manica-848x1024.jpg\")
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John Tomasovic, expresidente de BPFI, ha hecho crecer su negocio familiar, Tomasovic Greenhouses and Nursery, Inc.<\/a>., en St. Louis, que incluye un invernadero de la Exposici\u00f3n Universal de St. Louis de 1904. Producen plantas de temporada, junto con material de vivero, crisantemos, flor de pascua y bulbos. La beca Tomasovic ofrece consideraci\u00f3n especial para estudiantes universitarios de segundo, tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o con necesidad financiera y un promedio de calificaciones de entre 3.0 y 3.5.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLoretta Klecker<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship – $5,300<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Lorretta-Klecker-683x1024.jpg\")
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Ed Tuinier, propietario de Post Gardens<\/a>, amaba el negocio de los invernaderos, convirtiendo su empresa en una de las 50 principales empresas de EE. UU. e inspirando a sus hijos, todos los cuales trabajan en una de las dos ubicaciones de Post Gardens. Graduado de la Universidad Estatal de Michigan, Ed fue un importante benefactor del programa de horticultura y los jardines de demostraci\u00f3n de la MSU. La beca Tuinier se otorga a estudiantes universitarios de segundo, tercer o cuarto a\u00f1o inscritos en el programa de floricultura en la Universidad Estatal de Michigan.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nAbbie Wade<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Vocational (Bettinger, Holden & Perry) Scholarship – $1,600<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Abbie-Wade-e1723142652671.jpeg\")
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The Vocational (Bettinger, Holden & Perry) scholarship requires students to be in a one- or two-year program with the intent to become a grower or greenhouse manager. The vocational scholarship awards a scholarship in honor of: LEONARD BETTINGER, a successful greenhouse grower in the Granjas Bettinger<\/a> empresa familiar en Toledo, Ohio, y presidente de la asociaci\u00f3n comercial BPI (1974-76); JOHN HOLDEN, quien tuvo una larga carrera en Ball Seed Co.<\/a>. and was active in the BPI trade association; JIM PERRY, a respected wholesale nurseryman, who grew Perry\u2019s Plants of La Puente, Calif., into one of the largest bedding plant operations in the U.S and president of BPI (1972-1974).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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