Shinoda Memorial Scholarship applications now available

Applications for the annual Shinoda Memorial Scholarship are now available.

Named in honor of California floral industry pioneer Joseph Shinoda, the awards recognize high-performing students of floriculture and related fields. Undergraduates in accredited colleges, universities and California community colleges are eligible. Preference is given to applicants who have indicated a strong commitment of
furthering their education in the field of floriculture (production, research, retail, floral education, floral design and sales and marketing).

College students planning careers in floriculture and related fields can download applications here on the 2014-2015 scholarships. To be considered for the Shinoda scholarships, students should complete and return applications by March 30, 2014. Winners are announced by the Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation in the spring.

The foundation began awarding scholarships in 1965. Through its five decades of generous giving, the foundation has awarded scholarships valued at more than $777,000 to 650 floriculture students and incentive grants of over $186,000 to college and university floriculture and related programs across the nation.

For more information email Pat Broering, pbroerin@gmail.com.