WAEF Scholarships - Roche Fruit Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Roche Fruit 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, support over 300 students with scholarships totaling over $1 million. These scholarships are available to students with ties to Washington’s tree fruit industry, including children of employees or those pursuing relevant degrees. Roche Fruit scholarships are awarded competitively to students enrolled as full-time college students, allowing them to attend various accredited institutions. These awards can be renewed for multiple undergraduate years upon meeting specific criteria.

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. Roche Fruit Roche Fruit scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to recipients whose parent(s) are employed regularly (either full-time or seasonally) with Roche Fruit or employees themselves who are regular full-time or seasonal employees. Scholarships may be used to attend a non-profit technical college, two- or four-year college or university. Recipients must be enrolled as a full-time college student. Awards may be renewed for multiple undergraduate years upon meeting renewal terms.

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’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.Vocational/Technical Application: Applicant must be a Washington 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.