WAEF Scholarships - Chamberlin Agriculture Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Chamberlin Agriculture Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, provided by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students this year with more than $1 million in educational awards. These scholarships are primarily for children of employees in the tree fruit industry, particularly those working in specific locations in Washington and Oregon. Recipients can utilize the funds at accredited colleges and universities, including vocational schools, for a variety of degree paths.

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. Chamberlin Agriculture Scholarship is open to the children of current Chamberlin employees who work in the Cashmere, WA, Wenatchee, WA, The Dalles, OR and Hood River, OR locations and to students employed by Chamberlin to work in the summer months who have expressed a plan to work in the ag sector. Award may be used at accredited technical/vocational colleges, two- and four-year colleges and universities. Award may be used at accredited technical/vocational colleges, two- and four-year colleges and universities for both graduate and undergraduate studies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Universal Application:Current college students raised in families with direct ties to Washington and Oregon’s tree fruit industry are eligible to apply. The Washington and Oregon 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 or Oregon 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.