WAEF Scholarships - Columbia Farm Services Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Columbia Farm Services Grant

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

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, offered by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide over $1 million in educational awards to more than 300 students linked to the tree fruit industry. Eligible applicants include Columbia Farm Services employees and their dependents, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. This initiative supports students pursuing diverse degrees at accredited institutions, ensuring a strong connection to the industry through employment or family ties.

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. Columbia Farm Services The scholarship is open to regular Columbia Farm Services (C.F.S.) employees who have completed a minimum of one season of employment or dependents of C.F.S. employees. Applicants must have a minimum high school or college/university G.P.A. of 2.5. The award may be used at an accredited technical/vocational school, two- and four-year college, or university.

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.