WAEF Scholarships - Brian Kershaw Memorial Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Brian Kershaw Memorial Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, supported by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide over $1 million in educational awards to more than 300 students this year. Aimed at those with ties to Washington's tree fruit industry, the Brian Kershaw Memorial Scholarship specifically assists children of Kershaw Companies' employees. It covers community colleges and vocational schools, with opportunities for renewal for up to four years, ensuring long-term educational support for eligible applicants.

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. Brian Kershaw Memorial Established in memory of Brian Kershaw, the scholarship is open to children of Kershaw Companies' employees and employees of Kershaw Companies. Scholarship award must be used at an accredited community college, technical or trade school or university. The scholarship may be renewed for up to a total of four undergraduate years, for students meeting the renewal qualifications.

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.