Fruit & Vegetable Industry Scholarship

Application Due Date: September 30, 2025

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The total amount to be awarded is yet to be determined. Scholarships are usually $1,500, but may be more or less at the discretion of the committee. The award is not based on need or academic achievement; however, the selection committee may use these criteria to decide between two or more qualified applicants.

The application period this year is September 1 to September 30.  The link below will only be active until the submission deadline on Sept 30.

Please fill out the application form here.

The recipients will be selected in the fall and the awards presented at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo in December.

Application deadline is Sept 30, 2025
 
Scholarship recipients will be selected in the fall and will be invited to attend the banquet program at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market EXPO in early December where the scholarships will be presented. 
 
The Michigan State Horticultural Society and Michigan Vegetable Council invite other companies and organizations to contribute to the scholarship fund. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, call Greg Bird at 517-663-6725. 

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