The Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship is awarded to sophomore, junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled in the floriculture program at Michigan State University. To be eligible for the Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship, applicants must have a 2.0 GPA; and they must be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada. Ed was a major benefactor of the MSU horticulture program and demonstration gardens.
Besides completing the online application, applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a teacher and one from an employer), a resume and transcripts from their most recent school. The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is the trusted source and catalyst for floriculture advancement through funding of innovative research, scholarships, internships, and educational grants that best serve the dynamic needs and demographics of all industry sectors.