WSRCF - WaFlorA Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund The WaFlora Scholarship & Research Charitable Fund (WSRCF) was formed in 1991. The Henry Mollgaard Memorial Donation was the basis for this corporation. We now have over $140,000 in the fund. Since 1991, additional named memorial donations have been established in the names of: Elaine McConkey, Dr. Bernie Wesenberg, Wileywood/wayfarer, and Dr. Charles Pfeiffer. The term ‘base fund’ means the amount that is retained each year. The scholarships awarded annually are from interest earned by investing the base fund. Thus, the WSRCF base fund continues to grow with every Scholarship Auction and donations given. Since the original donation over 25 scholarships, of $500 - $2000 each, have been awarded to assist students in education in floriculture and related fields. The Scholarship Board of Directors enthusiastically accepts donations for the base fund as single named gifts of $2500 or more. This creates a “Named Scholarship”, and can be a memorial if desired. Suppliers, members, and GMI attendees have all graciously donated goods and services for the auctions held each year at GMI (Greenhouse Management Institute). Outside of the original Mollgaard donation, the Flower Growers of Puget Sound (FGPS) have been the largest single contributors to the WSRCF base fund. Individuals who are interested in floriculture or horticulture are encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the WSRCF to help them continue their education, obtain a degree, or to further their education via pertinent seminars. - Eligibility for the WSRCF Scholarship is very open; the only true requirement is an interest and pursuit in the floricultural/horticultural field of study. Submittal deadline is May 15th of each year. - Eligibility for the WSRCF Continuing Education (CE) Scholarship requires WaFlorA membership or a direct relationship to a current member. This CE Scholarship is for attendance to any seminar or conference – such as GMI, the Ohio Short Course, and other industry technical seminars or conferences. Applications must be received five (5) weeks prior to event and grants will only cover registration costs, not travel or accommodations. To download Application form for the WSRCF Scholarship or the Continuing Education (CE) Scholarship: Click here to download the Scholorship Application in Word format. Click here to download the Scholarship Application in PDF format.
Click here to download the Continuing Education Application in Word format. Click here to download the Continuing Education Application in PDF format. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS AS AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORM MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION! Current WSRCF Board of Directors: Paul Troutman, Cascade Cuts, Bellingham, WA Carolyn Guis, Horticultural Services, Sumner, WA Each Board member serves a six-year term with selection of a new director volunteer made by the outgoing WSRCF director. |
