WAEF Scholarships - Louis Van Doren Memorial Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Louis Van Doren Memorial Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, offered by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide crucial financial support to over 300 students pursuing higher education. With more than $1 million in awards, these scholarships prioritize students with ties to the tree fruit industry. The Louis Van Doren Memorial Scholarship specifically aids Washington state students studying engineering at four-year colleges, allowing for renewal based on academic performance. This initiative fosters educational growth within the local agricultural community.

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. Louis Van Doren Memorial Scholarship is open to Washington state students pursuing a degree in engineering at a Washington public or private four-year college or university. Scholarship will be awarded to a college sophomore, junior or senior and may be renewed upon satisfaction of requirements. One award will be made annually, either as a new or renewing scholarship.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Universal Application:Current college students are eligible to apply.  Students with a desire to pursue a degree to work for Washington’s tree fruit industry after graduation may qualify. If the applicant does not have existing ties to the tree fruit industry, the applicant must want to pursue a degree and career aligned with work in the tree fruit industry to qualify.