WAEF Scholarships - Olympic Fruit Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Olympic Fruit Grant

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

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships by the Washington Apple Education Foundation support over 300 students annually, providing more than $1 million in educational awards. These scholarships are primarily available to high school seniors and college students connected to the tree fruit industry. Eligible applicants are those employed by or whose parents work for Olympic Fruit, pursuing degrees at accredited institutions. This program fosters educational growth in the agricultural sector, benefiting families linked to the Washington tree fruit industry.

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. Olympic Fruit Open to graduating seniors or current college/university students pursuing a degree at an accredited two- or four year college or university who are employed by or whose parents are employed by Olympic Fruit.

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.