Garcia Family Scholarship

About this scholarship

The Garcia Family Scholarship supports college students preparing for the business side of the floral industry. It is intended for students at a two-year college or juniors and seniors at a four-year institution whose career focus is the marketing or distribution of floral products. Relevant paths include floral retail and wholesale, manufacturing, product distribution, and ownership or operation of a floral business. American Floral Endowment administers the award through one common application that lets a student select up to six matching AFE scholarships. Applicants need at least a 2.0 GPA, must pursue a floriculture- or horticulture-related career, and must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident or attend an accredited institution in either country. The common packet requires an online application, a resume, exactly two recommendation letters, preferably one from a teacher and one from an employer, and a recent transcript that may be unofficial. AFE states that its awards range from $500 to $5,000; the Garcia amount changes annually and was $3,400 in 2025, so the directory maximum is not guaranteed. Applications reopen in 2027 and are due May 1.

Eligibility

• Attend a two-year college or be a junior or senior at a four-year institution
• Pursue a career involving the marketing or distribution of floral products or floral business operations
• Hold a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident or attend an accredited institution in either country
• Select no more than six scholarships in the American Floral Endowment common application
• Submit a resume, recent transcript, and exactly two recommendation letters
• Complete every application component by May 1, 2027