Applications are due April 23 for the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) Mike and Karen Stuart Scholarships. The scholarships encourage and support college students who intend to pursue a career in the specialty crop industry.
The specialty crop industry includes vegetables, citrus, tropical fruit, berries, sod, sugar cane, tree crops and more. Eligible applicants must be interested in production areas such as growing, packing and shipping, or in allied trade fields including fertilizer and crop protection, equipment, food safety, sales, marketing and related disciplines.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Academic Standing: Must be an incoming college junior, senior or graduate student
- Minimum GPA: Must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Field of Interest: Must demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the specialty crop agriculture industry
- Residency: Must be a Florida resident
- Transcript: Must submit a transcript reflecting current GPA
- Application Materials: Must submit a completed application, including two letters of reference, by April 23
MORE DETAILS
- Award Amount: Each scholarship provides $2,000 for one academic year.
- Two scholarships will be awarded annually. Applicants may apply and be awarded the scholarship for up to two years, which can be consecutive or non-consecutive years.
- Priority Consideration: Preference may be given to applicants with a direct connection to an FFVA member company, either through family affiliation or through employment/internship with an FFVA member.
- Student Contribution: Recipients will be asked to author an article or reflective piece for FFVA’s Harvester blog.
Apply for the scholarship here.
Source: FFVA
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