Applications for the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) 2025 scholarship program are now open to horticulture students.

In 2024, Metrolina Greenhouses donated more than $1 million to its community, including for disaster relief and educational opportunities.

As 2024 comes to a conclusion, the American Floral Endowment (AFE) looks back at its accomplishments throughout the industry.

The recipient of the scholarship is Dante Filadoro, a student of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst.

Elliott Kenney, from the University of Maryland, is this year’s Akehurst Scholarship recipient from the Horticultural Research Institute.

The students will be receiving funding through scholarships, totaling $25,000, to pursue education and careers in horticulture.

The AFE has announced more than $67,000 will be awarded through scholarships to 24 university students in 2024.

University researchers are encouraged to apply by Aug. 1 to be considered for the 2025-2026 funding cycle from AFE.

Three students from North Carolina State University have received HRI scholarships to study plant science.

Ryals is excited to finish her degree at Mississippi State University and jump into the horticulture industry.

With this year’s awards, the fund has awarded a total of $626,000 since it was established in 1989.

The American Floral Endowment provides scholarships in floriculture to help attract, retain, and support young professionals to our industry.

The company is partnering with the Horticultural Research Institute to continue supporting the industry’s growth.