WAEF Scholarships - Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $3,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, including the Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund, support over 300 students in pursuing higher education through more than $1 million in scholarships. Applicants must have ties to Washington's tree fruit industry, demonstrating strong academics and a commitment to careers in agriculture or technical fields. These scholarships can be applied at accredited two- or four-year institutions, facilitating educational opportunities for deserving individuals.

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. Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund The Hall family has established this scholarship fund to assist students with strong academics, a motivation to succeed and an intent to build a career in agriculture, engineering or technical related fields. Applicants must be raised in families with ties to Washington's tree fruit industry. Scholarships may be used at two- or four-year universities or colleges.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Current 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.