Graduate student scholarship deadline Feb. 1
Applications are open for AFE’s Altman and Paul Ecke, Jr. scholarships, offering graduate students $5,000 to $10,000 for horticulture research and education.
Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in horticulture or related fields are encouraged to apply for two scholarships offered by the American Floral Endowment (AFE). Applications are open for the Altman Family Scholarship and the Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship, with a submission deadline of Feb. 1, 2025.The Altman Family Scholarship, funded by Ken and Deena Altman, supports students with a $5,000 annual award. It aims to inspire careers in horticulture and is open to students transitioning from undergraduate to graduate studies. “This award allows me to experience milestones in research that I never have before,” Savannah Mead, a 2023 recipient, said.
The Paul Ecke, Jr. Scholarship provides $5,000 per year for two years to a graduate student focusing on innovative research and education in floriculture. The scholarship honors Paul Ecke, Jr.’s contributions to the industry.
Both programs require applicants to pursue full-time MS or Ph.D. studies in horticulture or related fields, such as plant pathology or agricultural engineering.