The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) is dedicated to advancing the domestic cut flower production industry.  One of the best ways to support the industry is to encourage young people to consider cut flower production as a career option.  With that goal in mind, the ASCFG will award $1,000 to a student interested in cut flower production.  In addition, the successful applicant will receive a one-year membership in the ASCFG and free registration for the ASCFG National Conference. 

This scholarship is open to all students working toward a two- or four-year degree in horticulture or related major.  Students should 1.) have worked, 2.) be currently working or 3.) plan to work after graduation in a cut flower production operation.  Applicants must have at least one full year of studies remaining before finishing the degree.

Applications must be postmarked or received in the ASCFG office by January 31, 2008:

            Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Inc.

MPO Box 268

Oberlin, OH 44074

Fax (440) 774-2435

The successful applicant will be notified by March 31, 2008 and the first installment of $500 will be awarded after he or she has registered for fall 2008 courses.  The second installment of $500 will be awarded when the student registers for the second semester.  One of the checks may be presented at an ASCFG Regional Meeting or National Conference, if one is being held nearby.

The recipient must send a photograph for publication in the The Cut Flower Quarterly before receiving the check. 

A complete application must include the following items:

1. Application form.
2. Resumé (limited to one page).
3. Transcripts from each school attended after high school (unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
4. One letter of recommendation from an employer, academic advisor, instructor, or advisor of a club in which you actively participate.  Recommender should send letter directly to the ASCFG office.
5. Statement explaining the following: (provide at least one page but no more than two pages)        
- Why you are interested in cut flower production.
- Your experience in floriculture, with emphasis on cut flower production.
- Your plans in the cut flower industry.
- How this scholarship will be used.


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