WAEF Scholarships - Washington Fruit & Produce Company Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Washington Fruit & Produce Company Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Washington Apple Education Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, funded by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, provide vital financial support for over 300 students this year. With more than $1 million allocated, these scholarships aim to assist children of employees in the tree fruit industry, including Washington Fruit & Produce Company. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors and college students pursuing various degrees at accredited institutions in the U.S. This initiative emphasizes the importance of education within the 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. Washington Fruit & Produce Company Rick & Lisa Plath have created this scholarship for children of Washington Fruit & Produce Company employees. Scholarships are open to graduating seniors or current college students whose parents are regular employees (employed for a minimum of one year averaging at least 1200 hours/year) of Washington Fruit & Produce, including its office, warehouse and farm locations. Students must attend college, university or accredited trade school within the United States.

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.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.