Richard T. Meister Scholarship

The Richard T. Meister Scholarship is open to graduate students in floriculture intending to pursue their career in the land-grant university system with an interest in research, extension or teaching. To be eligible for the Richard T. Meister Scholarship, applicants must: have at least a 2.0 GPA; and be a citizen or resident of the United States or Canada, or be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada. The number of recipients will vary. 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.