WAEF Scholarships - Borton & Son Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Borton & Son Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, supported by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide over $1 million in awards this year to more than 300 students. Designed for high school seniors and current college students with ties to the tree fruit industry, these scholarships can be utilized at accredited institutions across the U.S. Recipients often pursue diverse degrees, reflecting the foundation's commitment to educational access within the industry. Specific qualifications may apply for individual scholarships.

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. Borton & Son Open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in college whose parents/guardians are employees of Borton & Sons (Borton Fruit Company) or to students themselves who have been employed at Borton & Sons for recent temporary summer employment of at least six weeks in the last year. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited two- or four- year community college, university or technical/trade school within the territory of the United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Universal Application:Current high school seniors and college students raised in families with direct ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry are eligible to apply. The Washington tree fruit industry includes apple, cherry, or pear orchards, warehouses, and affiliated businesses. Ties to the industry include personal or partner/guardian employment in the tree fruit industry, personal or parent/guardian ownership of an apple, cherry, or pear orchard or warehouse, or personal or parent/guardian employment in a company directly servicing the tree fruit industry. Employment must be current and have been ongoing for a minimum of 12 consecutive months. Vocational/Technical Application: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.