WAEF Scholarships - Allan Brothers: Vocational Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Allan Brothers: Vocational Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, offered by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students pursuing degrees related to the tree fruit industry. This year, more than $1 million in awards will be distributed, with specific scholarships available for Allan Brothers employees and their children. Eligible candidates must be Washington state high school seniors or current college students enrolled full-time in vocational programs. Awards can be renewed annually, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to educational advancement in agriculture.

Overview

WAEF Scholarships The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is supporting over 300 students this year with new and renewing scholarships. Funding for the awards was raised through voluntary contributions from members of the tree fruit industry and its suppliers and service providers. In total, this year’s scholarship recipients are receiving over $1 million in educational awards. Most students receiving WAEF scholarships share a common link of parent employment in the tree fruit industry. WAEF scholarship recipients are pursuing a wide variety of degrees and career paths. Awards may be used by their recipients at accredited two-year colleges, four-year public and private universities and technical/vocational colleges. Individual scholarships may have more specific qualifications. Allan Brothers: Vocational Allan Brothers scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to recipients whose parent(s) are regular full-time or seasonal employees with Allan Brothers, or to employees themselves who work in regular full-time or seasonal positions. Employment with Allan Brothers includes work in the Allan Brothers warehouse or administrative offices, Yakima Valley Orchards, Wines of Sagemoor, Sagemoor Vineyards, or Sagemoor Group Management Services. Scholarships may be used to attend a trade school, career college, or vocational college. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time student. Awards may be renewed for multiple years upon meeting renewal terms. Two awards will be made annually, either as new or renewing scholarships.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a Washington state high school senior or current college student. The student's path of study should align with potential work in the tree fruit industry. Vocational programs include refrigeration, electrical, IT, computer applications, HVAC, machine technology, and others. A full list of eligible programs can be found on the application.