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The live scholarships page highlights Francisco Garcia of Valley City State University as the current annual scholarship recipient through the American Floral Endowment.
Receiving a scholarship and continued support from AFE has allowed me to focus on my studies, professional development, and volunteering without carrying the full financial burden of higher education.
Francisco Garcia is a junior horticulture major at Valley City State University in North Dakota and plans to graduate in May 2026.
After graduation, Garcia plans to continue operating Chicago St. Sunflower Co. while also working as an educator in the industry.
The NGMA scholarship targets students majoring in horticulture, bioengineering, or equivalent programs who are at least juniors at accredited four-year colleges and maintain a 3.0 GPA.
NGMA awards the scholarship through the American Floral Endowment, linking association support with a broader industry education pipeline.