Commercial greenhouses

Internships & Scholarships

Vic and Margaret Ball

In 1992, Vic and Margaret Ball established an internship with a major gift to the American Floral Endowment. Their desire was to attract students to Floriculture by making a meaningful work experience in "production" part of their education.

6 Month Experience $6,000 Grant + Paid Internship

4 Month Experience $4,000 Grant + Paid Internship

Summer Experience $1,500 Grant + Paid Internship

Mosmiller Scholar Program

In 1975, Colonel and Mrs. Walter E. Mosmiller, Jr., provided the major gift to establish a professional training program for selected, motivated floriculture and environmental horticulture students interested in a career as a retail florists, wholesaler or a career with an allied trade company.

10-16 Week Experience $2,000 Grant + Paid Internship

Who Is Eligible

  • Any student who is currently enrolled in a Floriculture/Environmental Horticulture program at a 2 or 4 year college or University in the U.S.

  • Any student who has maintained a "C" or better GPA

  • Internships must take place while an undergraduate, unless the student plans to enroll in a graduate program

Faculty Member Responsibilities

  • Evaluate applicants carefully and honestly, considering ability, quality of work and potential as a future member of the floral industry

  • Communicate frequently with the Intern

  • Write a brief progress report (midway)

  • If possible, travel to the Internship site to monitor progress (up to $500 travel expenses are reimbursed)

The Employer Responsibilities

  • Employ the Intern at a fair market wage

  • Provide Intern with a overview of the entire company

  • Provide varied experience with crops, tasks & responsibilities

  • Provide periodic Intern/Supervisor discussions

  • Provide Intern time to meet with faculty member

  • Help Intern locate housing (not responsible for rent)

  • Complete an Intern Performance Questionnaire at the conclusion of training

 

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