Aug 23, 2017
Fruit, vegetable industry scholarships available in 2017

The Michigan State Horticultural Society and the Michigan Vegetable Council have made available scholarships for students who intend to pursue careers in the Midwest fruit industry or vegetable industry, respectively.

The awards are made available by these organizations, with the support of industry sponsors. In 2016, scholarship awards totaling $19,500 were awarded with the support of Agro Fresh (SmartFresh), All Fresh GPS, Bernie Swindeman Memorial, Breckenridge Insurance, Crop Production Services, MACMA Apple Division, Nestle/Gerber Products, North Bay Produce, Syngenta, Wilbur-Ellis, as well as the support of several industry publications, including Vegetable Growers News and Fruit Growers News.

The target amount per scholarship is $1,500, but it could be more or less at the discretion of the selection committee. The award is not based on need or academic achievement; however, the selection committee may use these criteria to decide between two or more qualified applicants.

To receive more information or an application contact your guidance office or the appropriate office as follows:

  • Fruit scholarships: Michigan State Horticultural Society, 63806 90th  Ave., Hartford, MI 49057; phone – (269) 424-3990; or e-mail – [email protected]. An application is also posted on the MSHS website at mihortsociety.org. Applications should be mailed or e-mailed by Sept. 30, 2017.
  • Vegetable scholarships: Michigan Vegetable Council, P.O. Box 277, Erie, MI 48133; phone – (734) 848-8899; or e-mail – [email protected]. An application is also posted on the MVC website at michiganvegetablecouncil.org. Applications should be mailed or e-mailed by Sept. 30, 2017.

The recipients will be selected in the fall and the attendance of recipients is expected at the banquet during the Great Lakes Fruit Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO (December 5-7, 2017) in Grand Rapids, MI (www.glexpo.com).

The Michigan State Horticultural Society and Michigan Vegetable Council invite other companies and organizations to contribute to the scholarship fund. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Allyn Anthony (269-424-3990) , Ben Smith (269-252-5461) or Dave Smith (734-848-8899).

The Michigan State Horticultural Society and Michigan Vegetable Council are co-hosts of the largest fruit, vegetable and farm market show in the country, the Great Lakes Fruit Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO. Visit the EXPO website at www.glexpo.com.

The scholarship application form is available below.

Fruit & Vegetable Industries

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please check appropriate box for scholarship you are applying for and mail to the sponsoring organization:                

Fruit Industry Scholarship

MichiganState Horticultural Society

63806 90th Ave.

Hartford, MI 49057

 

or

Vegetable Industry Scholarship

Michigan Vegetable Council

P.O. Box 277

Erie, MI 48133

(269) 424-3990 phone                                                              (734) 848-8899 phone

[email protected]                                                          [email protected]

www.mihortsociety.org                                                          www.michiganvegetablecouncil.org

To the applicant: Please fill out the application as completely as possible, typed and mail or e-mail it to one of the listings above by Sept. 30Hand written applications will not be accepted. The target amount per scholarship is $1,500, but it could be more or less at the discretion of the selection committee. This scholarship is for students who intend to pursue careers in or connected to the Midwest fruit or vegetable industry. The information you provide will be reviewed by the selection committee and you will be notified of their decision by November 15. Award recipients will be announced and the scholarship presented during the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable, and Farm Market EXPO in early December in Grand Rapids, MI. Please note that this is not a need-based scholarship, but attendance at the EXPO is required.  If, however, you have a serious financial need, please enclose a financial statement with the application. For more information about the Great Lakes EXPO, visit www.glexpo.com.

Name                                                Date                              Date of Birth
(Please print)

College / University               Current Program:  __2 year   __4 year   __MS/MA   __PhD   __Other

Note: You must be in at least the second year of your current program to apply.

Major                                      Area of Interest

Total Credits Completed ____________  Overall GPA _________  Anticipated Graduation Date ______________

On-Campus Advisor                    E-mail
Applicant’s Local Address

Phone Number­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­                             E-mail
Parent’s Names, Address(es) and Phone Number(s)

PLEASE FILL IN ALL APPLICABLE BLANKS.

  1. I have participated in the following student organizations and on-campus activities:
  2. I have been involved in the following civic or public service activities (on- or off-campus):
  1. I have had the following work experience in the fruit/vegetable industry:
  2. I have received the following scholarships and awards:
  1. Write a paragraph or two describing your career aspirations:
  2. Complete the following statement. I believe I qualify for this scholarship because…
  3. Signed                                                           Date



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