WAEF Career Tours Help Students Explore Their Futures This week, WAEF coordinated individualized career exploration events designed to help scholarship recipients and recent graduates explore professional pathways that align with their individual interests and goals. Students visited professionals working in a variety of sectors, including accounting, radio, medicine, marketing, and more,...
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Year of the Apple Art Contest sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. This year, the contest received forty-five creative submissions from talented high school students across central Washington, representing A.C. Davis, Eastmont, Eisenhower, Hanford, Kamiakin, Kittitas Secondary School,...
Tyler Price was elected this week as chairman of the WAEF Board of Directors. Tyler is a fourth-generation tree fruit grower and the CEO of Price Cold Storage & Packing Co. in Yakima. He brings deep industry roots and a wealth of strategic leadership experience to the role....
Five years ago, Washington’s tree fruit industry came together with the Washington State Legislature to create something special—a license plate that not only represents industry pride but also fuels the future of its next generation. The Washington apple plate is more than just a symbol; it’s a commitment to education,...
We are fortunate to have leaders who bring both professional expertise and personal passion to our mission. One such leader is Nate Fulton, who serves as a member of the board of directors and chairs the Scholarship Committee. Nate is the Managing Director of Specialty Practices at Marsh McLennan Agency’s Northwest...
2025 Renewal Stats 96% of WAEF students achieved renewal or graduated this year 87% are on track to graduate in four or fewer years (national average is 62%) 90 WAEF students graduate this spring WAEF students are averaging a 3.5 grade point average Many years ago, WAEF directors...
Each year, hundreds of students learn about Washington Apple Education Foundation scholarships from their schools, parents, or community members. While each of the 160+ scholarship funds offered through WAEF have unique criteria, one common theme is the requirement for students to have been raised in communities and families with ties...
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,...
