The Earl Dedman Scholarship is awarded to junior or senior college students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are interested in becoming greenhouse growers. Established in memory of Earl Dedman, a leader in the floriculture industry, the scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in floriculture and horticultural fields. Awards range from $500 to $5,000 and are issued jointly to the student and the educational institution.
Scholarship Details
- Award amounts range from $500 to $5,000
- Open to junior or senior college students pursuing degrees in floriculture and horticulture
- Scholarship funds are issued to both the student and their educational institution
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by July 1st
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a junior or senior at an accredited college or university
- Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must be pursuing a degree in floriculture or horticulture
- Open to U.S. and international students
Application Process
- Create an account on the scholarship portal
- Complete one online application by May 1st
- Submit two letters of recommendation (preferably one from a teacher and one from an employer) as PDFs
- Upload a resume as a PDF
- Upload unofficial transcripts from your most recent school as a PDF
- If you wish to apply for multiple AFE scholarships, use the “Copy Application” feature in the portal
- Review all information to confirm accuracy before submitting
AFE scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000. These funds are issued jointly as checks in the name of the recipient and the college or institution being attended in the fall. Students selected for a scholarship will be sent a notification by July 1 of each year.