WAEF Scholarships - Wilbur Ellis Grant

WAEF Scholarships - Wilbur Ellis Grant

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

Summary

The WAEF Scholarships, provided by the Washington Apple Education Foundation, support over 300 students annually, distributing more than $1 million in educational awards. Eligible applicants include high school seniors and college students from Washington with family ties to the tree fruit industry. Scholarships can be applied to accredited colleges and vocational programs, enhancing career opportunities in various fields related to the 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. Wilbur Ellis Applicants must be Washington state high school seniors or current college students from Washington state. Parents/Guardians of the applicants or applicants themselves must be employed in an entry level labor or entry level management position by a commercial grower or packer in Washington's tree fruit, berries, grape or hop industries.

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.