Stemilt Growers reached a milestone donation of over $1.3 million through its partnership with the Washington Apple Education Foundation. Since 2007, Stemilt has been raising funds to offer the Mathison Family scholarship, Stemilt Growers scholarship and the Thomas K. Mathison scholarship to students with direct ties to Washington’s tree fruit...
Washington Apple Education Foundation Awarded 387 Scholarships to Students from the Tree Fruit Industry WENATCHEE, WA –The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is excited to announce that 387 scholarships were awarded to students with ties to the tree fruit industry this year! Of that figure, 347 students received WAEF scholarships for...
AC Davis High School Junior Takes Top Prize in WAEF Art Contest Wenatchee, Washington… This year, the Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is proud to announce the 2024 Year of the Apple Art Contest winning recipients. Forty-two art pieces were submitted from various high schools, including Cascade, Wenatchee, Eastmont, AC Davis,...
WENATCHEE, WA – January 10, 2024 – The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) proudly announces its 30th Anniversary, commemorating three decades of unwavering commitment to shaping the future of students in the apple industry. Established in 1994, WAEF has played a pivotal role in providing educational opportunities to thousands of...
Wenatchee, Washington – The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) awarded 316 scholarship recipients to students this year. Of the 316 scholarships, 206 were awarded to renewing students, and 110 new students were welcomed to the WAEF family. These scholarships represent over $1 million sponsored by the tree fruit industry through various fundraisers, scholarships in...
Wenatchee, Washington… On June 7, 2023, WAEF and Corteva Agriscience representatives announced the grand prize winner at Cashmere High School with Mr. Allan Pace, the art teacher, and art class peers in attendance. Cashmere High School junior Mykla Smith is the Grand Prize winner in the 28th Annual Washington Apple...
Wenatchee, WA… The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) is proud to announce their 2023 WAEF scholarship applications are live today, September 15, 2022, and accessible at www.waef.org/scholarships/. There are over 350 scholarships available to eligible candidates throughout Washington. Last year, WAEF awarded over $1 million in scholarships to over 300...
Wenatchee, Washington… On June 8, 2022, representatives from WAEF and Corteva Agriscience announced the grand prize winner at Chelan High School with principal Brad Long, the art teacher, Damian Smith, and art class peers in attendance. Chelan High School junior Macie Cowan is the Grand Prize winner in the 27th...
Wenatchee, Washington - The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) awarded 318 scholarships to students this year. Of the 318 scholarships, 218 were awarded to renewing students, and 100 new students were welcomed to the WAEF family. These scholarships represent over $1 million sponsored by the tree fruit industry through various fundraisers, in...
