WAEF Scholarships - Washington Apple Education Foundation Grant

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) offers scholarships to over 300 students this year, providing more than $1 million in educational awards. Eligible applicants include Washington state high school seniors and college students connected to the tree fruit industry, either through family ties or direct involvement. Scholarships can be renewed for up to four years if requirements are met, allowing students to pursue diverse academic paths at accredited institutions.

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.
Washington state high school seniors or current college students from Washington are eligible. Applicants should be involved in Washington’s tree fruit industry, either pursuing a career in the industry or having been raised in a family involved in the industry. Students may qualify for renewal for up to four consecutive years upon meeting renewal requirements. Scholarship amounts and numbers vary.

Eligibility

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.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.

Ineligibility

Applicants cannot be related to current WAEF directors or WAEF staff members.