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Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Application

VIC AND MARGARET BALL
INTERN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(COMMERCIAL FLORICULTURE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIPS)

Application Deadline: March 1 and October 1 each year.

Please read the instructions thoroughly prior to completing the online application form.

The application packet requires several pieces of information. First, you will complete the online application form. You will receive an email copy of the application you submitted. When you receive this, please print it out. You will need a copy of your completed application to send in along with the other required materials (listed below).

Once you've submitted your online application form, you need to:

Prepare a Personal Statement -- Your personal statement should be one page and include your past and current involvement in floriculture activities, your expectations from the program, and explain your future career goals in the industry.

Get Official Transcripts from your College/University -- Official transcripts must be submitted. AFE will not accept copies.

Take the copy of your Completed Application, Personal Statement and Official Transcripts to your Faculty Advisor -- your faculty advisor will be responsible for submitting this material to AFE on your behalf. He or she must sign the copy of the application (where indicated), write a letter of recommendation on your behalf, and submit all materials to AFE prior to the deadline of March 1 or October 1.

Applications missing any of the above materials, or without a signature by a faculty member will not be considered.

If selected, internships must be started within 12 months of application date and must be completed before graduation.

Personal Information:

Full Name *

Address (While Attending School) *

Phone with area code *

Cell Phone: *

E-Mail Address *

Permanent Address *

Education:

Current College/University *

Major *

2 or 4 Year School 2 Year School
4 Year School
*

Previous College/University attended

Anticipated Graduation Date *

Student Activities:

(College/University - clubs, fraternities, offices held, floriculture activities, etc.) *

College/University

Grade Point Average to Date *

Previous Work Experience (floral industry):

1. Company Name (floral industry related)

Phone with area code

Supervisor

Job Description

Dates of Employment

Reason for Leaving

2. Company Name (floral industry related)

Phone with area code

Supervisor

Job Description

Dates of Employment

Reason for Leaving

Previous Work Experience (non-floral industry)

1. Company Name (non-floral industry) *

Phone with area code *

Supervisor *

Job Description *

Dates of Employment *

Reason for Leaving *

2. Company Name (non-floral industry)

Phone with area code

Supervisor

Job Description

Dates of Employment

Reason for Leaving

List one work reference with supervisor name, company, and phone number:

1. Company Name *

Supervisor Name *

Phone number *

Paid Training Preferences:

Length of Internship Requesting (preference given to 6 month internships) 6 month - $6,000 scholarship
4 month - $4,000 scholarship
3 month - $1,500 scholarship
*

Please list the date (or month) that you will be ready to begin your internship *

Approximate completion date *

Primary Training Interest:

List the crops you are primarily interested in *

Geographic Preferences:

First Choice - City/State or region within the U.S. *

2nd Choice

3rd Choice

List Company Preference:

List companies you would like to intern with (list "no preference" if you do not have a preference) *

Will you have transportation available during your internship?

Car

Yes

Bike

Yes

Please list the names and contact information for home and campus newspapers or newsletters so we can forward a press release should you be awarded this internship/scholarship.

List here:

Student Agrees:

1.) By signing below the student certifies all the information provided on the application is true and complete, and understands that any misstatement, falsification, or omission of information shall be grounds for rejection of the application or disqualification.

2.) The student agrees to mutually complete the Internship Goal Sheet with the placement employer.

3.) The student will be disqualified from the program for inappropriate behavior such as any physical or verbal altercations with the employer and/or employees, any illegal use of alcohol or drugs, or any other such behaviors.

4.) The student understands that if he/she does not complete the agreed time period, he/she will be disqualified from the program and might not receive the scholarship.

5.) The student agrees to acknowledge support for the Vic and Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship Program in any type of public relations, press releases or other types of publicity concerning the internship.

6.) The student agrees to perform an exit interview with the employer prior on their last day of employment, as well as complete a brief report of the experience (minimum of 500 words) within thirty (30) days of completion. Upon receipt of the written report and employer questionnaire, scholarship funds will be released.

Applicant. Enter your full name as your signature

Enter full name *

Date *

At this time, print a copy of this application. This is in the event that for some reason you do not receive a confirmation email, or if AFE fails to receive the application.

If you do not receive an email confirmation after you hit Submit, please contact Debi Aker at 703-838-5211. Don't forget to get the additional materials needed for this application and submit it to your faculty advisor. You will receive further instructions after you hit the Submit button.

The area below is for review and signature by your faculty advisor. He/She will sign and date where indicated below at a later time.

If you have completed all areas of the application, you may now hit "Submit" below.

Advisor Agrees:

1.) To evaluate the applicant carefully and honestly on aptitude, skills, experience and potential as a future member of the floral industry.

2.) To communicate frequently with the Intern throughout the internship.

3.) To travel to the internship site to visit with the student and supervisor to monitor progress midway through the internship, if possible. Faculty will be reimbursed up to $700 for travel expenses.

4.) To write a brief progress report midway through the training period (to be submitted with travel expenses). In the event the faculty member is not able to visit the student, the Advisor should submit a report to AFE based on the communications between him/her and the student.

Faculty Advisor Signature

Advisor - Print Name

Phone with area code

Date

Please submit this application and supporting documentation
by the March 1 or October 1 deadline.

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Paid Training Preferences:

Student Agrees:

Advisor Agrees: