A Lifetime of Learning Scholarship Application
for Floral Professionals
Interested in the Business of Flowers
These funds support Lifetime of Learning Scholarships awarded by the AIFD Foundation:
Marie Ackerman AIFD Endowed Fund
Herman Meinders Endowed Fund
This scholarship provides opportunities for "A Lifetime of Learning" through approved statewide, regional, and national organizations and institutions.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must be a floral professional with an interest in the business of flowers. Interest includes, but is not limited to, key areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and strategy. A successful business must effectively manage these aspects to establish a strong foundation and achieve long-term success.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The applicant must complete and submit this online application.
The applicant may review and update the application prior to submission.
The applicant is required to provide the following supporting documents:
-Recent photograph
-Three professional letters of recommendation
APPLICATION DEADLINE
All applications must be received on or before October 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
CONFIDENTIALITY
This application information remains confidential.
NON-TRANSFERABLE
This scholarship is non-transferable.
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