AIFD Foundation Grants and Scholarships

Are you a Professional Floral Designer?
If so, keep reading! There just may be an opportunity for you!
If not, there is certainly an opportunity for you to mentor another!

The AIFD Foundation offers numerous scholarships providing countless opportunities for professional floral designers. Are you looking to add to your Lifetime of Learning? If so, take a few minutes to review the listing, of which some provisions are NEW! There just may be one to enhance your career or help get you to the next step! If not, there is certainly an opportunity for you step up and share with another!

We have found that scholarships help inspire nurturing education.
We awarded over $85,000 in Grants and Scholarships in 2023
and hope to inspire you with the opportunities available NOW for 2024!

S.H.I.N.E.

SCHOLARSHIPS HELP INSPIRE NURTURING EDUCATION

Would you like to take your career to the next level? The S.H.I.N.E. Scholarship Recipient will experience continued education through a mentorship in a specialized floral industry concentration. The selection of mentorships is noted on the AIFD Foundation website. It’s most definitely worth a look!

A LIFETIME OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND AIFD® SYMPOSIUM 2024 IN ORLANDO

NEW ADDITION!

For those designers who plan to Register for PFDE
this Scholarship may offer funding to help you achieve your goal!

This scholarship will add to your Lifetime of Learning with an AIFD® Symposium Premium Registration to attend the AIFD® Symposium in Orlando, with no restriction regarding first time attendance. We are pleased to announce that this opportunity may also provide funds to be applied to PFDE® Registration, in the event you plan to enroll in this process in 2024! If you reside in the South Central or South West Regions, there are additional opportunities for you!

LIFETIME OF LEARNING SCHOLARSHIPS
TO ATTEND A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

This selection of Lifetime of Learning Scholarships provide educational opportunities offered through state, regional and national organizations and institutions. There are additional opportunities for those who reside in the South Central and South West Regions and in Tennessee.

AIFD FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIP

Have you ever attended AIFD® Symposium? If not, this opportunity may be for you. If you have attended, here’s an opportunity for you to mentor another by simply sharing this information! This scholarship is up to $2,500 and provides an AIFD® Premium Registration as well as optional registrations for Hands-on Workshops, Enhanced Sessions and World-class Experiences. The balance may be applied toward approved travel expenses!

CERTIFIED FLORAL DESIGNER SCHOLARSHIP

If you are a Certified Floral Designer and are wanting to prepare for PFDE®, the CFD Scholarship provides up to $1,000 for approved expenses to attend a Preparatory Class. The AIFD® Education Partners, noted on the application, fund class registration to further enhance this opportunity.

AN ALL NEW NORTH WEST CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

An AIFD® Symposium General Registration, with no restriction regarding first time attendance, is offered to an instructor/teacher who resides in the North West Chapter and is affiliated with an AIFD® Education Partner or one of several affiliated educational institutions. The Scholarship is equally offered to a student of floral design who meets the noted qualifications. Complete details are included on the AIFD Foundation website.

AIFD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND
THE BENZ SCHOOL OF FLORAL DESIGN

The purpose of this scholarship is to support those in need of financial assistance, with Registration Fees to attend classes at the Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M University or the Benz School of Floral Design in Korea.