FIRST - Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust
PO Box 280
East Lansing, MI 48826-0280
Ph: (517)333-4617
Fax: (517)333-4494
E-mail: scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org
URL: http://www.firstinfloriculture.org
Richard E. Barrett Scholarship
Harold Bettinger Memorial Scholarship
John Carew Memorial Scholarship
Barbara Carlson Scholarship
Carl F. Deitz Memorial Scholarship
Dosatron International, Inc., Scholarship
Paris Fracasso Production Floriculture Scholarship
Fran Johnson Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
Ed Markham International Scholarship
National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Scholarship
Bud Ohlman Scholarship
Jim Perry/Holden L. Bettinger Scholarship
James Rathmell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Seed Companies Scholarship
John L. Tomasovic, Sr., Scholarship
Jacob Van Namen/Vans Marketing Scholarship
Ball Horticultural Company Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates entering junior or senior year at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Must be studying horticulture or a related field and intend to pursue a career in commercial floriculture. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Richard E. Barrett Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must be pursuing a career in research and/or education in horticulture at a U.S. or Canadian institution. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Harold Bettinger Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One scholarship available to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in horticulture with a business or marketing emphasis, or majoring in business or marketing with a horticulture emphasis. Must have completed one year of study at a four-year institution in the U.S. or Canada. One-time award of $1000 based on merit. Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Application available at a Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Agriculture; Business/Consumer Services; Horticulture/Floriculture; Agribusiness Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
John Carew Memorial Scholarship
(University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One scholarship available to graduate students at four-year institutions in the U.S. or Canada with specific interest in greenhouse crops. Must be majoring in horticulture or a related field. One-time award of $1500. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Agriculture; Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Barbara Carlson Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates or graduates studying horticulture or a related major at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. For students interested in interning or working for public gardens. Must have a career interest in horticulture. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Carl F. Deitz Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One-time award available to undergraduate horticulture or related majors at a four-year institution in the U.S. or Canada who have a career interest in horticultural allied trades. Must have completed one year of study. One scholarship of $1000. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download the application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Dosatron International, Inc., Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to upper-level undergraduates or graduates studying horticulture or a related major at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Must have interest in floriculture production, with a career goal to work in a greenhouse environment. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Paris Fracasso Production Floriculture Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates entering junior or senior year at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Must be studying horticulture or a related major and intend to pursue a career in floriculture production. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Fran Johnson Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One scholarship for graduate/undergraduate pursuing a degree in floriculture at a U.S. or Canadian institution who has been out of school for at least five years and is now reentering a program. Must have specific interest in bedding plants/floral crops. Send photo with application. One-time award of $500-$1000. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); photograph; self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Ed Markham International Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates or graduates studying horticulture or a related major at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. For students who wish to further their understanding of domestic and international marketing through international horticultural related study, work, or travel. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarship targets students majoring in horticulture and bioengineering or the equivalent. Must be at least a junior at an accredited four-year college in the U.S. or Canada. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Bud Ohlman Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Must have career goal to become a bedding plant grower for an established business. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Must attend a U.S. or Canadian institution. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Jim Perry/Holden L. Bettinger Scholarship
(Two Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for vocational students in a one- or two-year program in the U.S. or Canada who intend to become a grower or greenhouse manager. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 3. Maximum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
James Rathmell, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: One scholarship available to upper-level undergraduate or graduate student at a four-year institution in the U.S. or Canada who plans to engage in a work-study program outside the country for at least six months in the field of floriculture or horticulture. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Submit letter of invitation from host country. One-time award of up to $2500. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Seed Companies Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates entering junior or senior year at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada, as well as to graduate students. Must be studying horticulture or a related field and intend to pursue a career in the seed industry in research, sales, breeding or marketing. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
John L. Tomasovic, Sr., Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for student pursuing career in horticulture at a U.S. or Canadian school. Special consideration for financial need and grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.
Jacob Van Namen/Vans Marketing Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award open to undergraduates at a four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada. Must be studying horticulture or a related major and be involved in agribusiness marketing and distribution of floral products. Application available at Web site from January 1 to May 1. Visit Web site at http://www.firstinfloriculture.org to download application. Focus: Horticulture/Floriculture; Agribusiness Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1250. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 5/1. Contact: Scholarship Information, 517-333-4617, scholarship@firstinfloriculture.org.