Applications are now open for the American Floral Endowment (AFE)'s 30+ Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships. Both undergraduate and graduate students studying floriculture and horticulture are welcome and encouraged to submit their applications by the May 1 deadline.
Descriptions of each scholarship, along with the undergraduate and graduate applications, and requirements, are available here. All scholarship applications are due Friday, May 1st, 2026. There are two new scholarship opportunities in 2026.
Royal Heins International Floriculture Research Scholarship
Announced in February 2026, this opportunity supports semester-long international research experiences that help students grow both scientifically and professionally. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a U.S. citizen enrolled in a Ph.D. program in floriculture or controlled environment research at a U.S. or Canadian institution. Each award is expected to range from $30,000 to $35,000 and is designed to remove financial barriers that often limit international research experiences.
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Announced in February 2026, this opportunity supports semester-long international research experiences that help students grow both scientifically and professionally. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a U.S. citizen enrolled in a Ph.D. program in floriculture or controlled environment research at a U.S. or Canadian institution. Each award is expected to range from $30,000 to $35,000 and is designed to remove financial barriers that often limit international research experiences.
Interested applicants can apply at the link here. Applications must be submitted by May 1 2026.
August "Gus" and Mary Belle De Hertogh Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mary Belle De Hertogh in honor of her late husband, Gus, celebrating their shared belief in the power of education and their enduring commitment to supporting the next generation of floriculture professionals.
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This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate or graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in floriculture and who intend to pursue a career in the field after graduation, with preference given to students who have shown a particular interest in flower bulbs.
Interested applicants can apply at the link here. Applications must be submitted by May 1 2026.
American Floral Endowment
Tel.: +1 (703) 838-5211
[email protected]
www.endowment.org
