The Florida State Florist Association is dedicated to the education and enrichment of the many members within the association through the many scholarships awarded yearly. These scholarships are available to any member or employee of a member of the Florida State Florist Association who meet the requirements listed on the scholarship application.  The scholarships are awarded once a year at the Florida State Florist Association state convention.  Interviews for the scholarships are held on the Saturday morning at the state convention. Schools that have generously participated with the Florida State Florist Association are: Phil Rulloda School of Floral Design Shelton-White School of Floral Design South Florida Center for Design South Florida Center of Floral Studies Teleflora Education Center FTD has continuously given financial support to the scholarship committee of the Florida State Florist Association.  The money received from FTD goes toward supplying scholarships to members of Florida State Florist Association. There is one requiremnet of recipients that is stated on the application that is very important and one that is to be taken very seriously.  A recipient of a scholarship must agree and promise to work for a Florida State Florist Association member for the period of one (1) year and to volunteer their time to Florida State Florist Association during the next state convention. If you should have any questions or concerns concerning scholarships offered by the Florida State Florist Association, Please contact Minnie Crevasse at 352-372-3322 or Minniespatch@aol.com Money that is raised for the scholarships is through the effort and hard work of dedicated people who put education above self.  Remember to bring items to convention for the silent auction, bid on items at the silent auction and buy lots and lots of raffle tickets. FLORIDA STATE FLORISTS’ ASSOCIATION (FSFA) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES 1. Must be a resident of the state of Florida. 2. Must be employed for a minimum of one year in a FSFA member business in good standing, or have a student membership in good standing for one year. Employment may be part time (20) hours per week minimum or full time. 3. Applicant must be 18 years of age or older to apply. 4. Must not have received a FSFA scholarship the previous year. 5. Submit a completed application, personal resume, and three letters of recommendation to be post marked no later than May 15, 2006. 6. Apply to a school, approved by the FSFA scholarship committee. 7. Agree to use the scholarship within one year (before the next FSFA annual convention). 8. Monetary scholarship, for tuition (amount up to a dollar amount) is used for specific course selection approved by FSFA Scholarship Committee. The FSFA Scholarship Committee may approve reimbursement for partial travel, room, and board. Reimbursement is upon completion and submission of receipts and vouchers to the FSFA Scholarship Committee. 9. All applications will complete a personal interview at the state convention, June 9 – 11, 2006. Applicants will be notified by June 1^st, for time and location on interview. Applications are encouraged to attend the President’s Banquet for presentation of the winners. 10. FSFA Scholarship Committee decisions are final. STEPS FOR APPLYING 1. Type or print application. Be sure to answer all questions and sign application. 2. Enclose the following items: a. Application b. Personal Resume c. Three letters of recommendations (1-employer, 1-professional, 1-personal) d. Any additional sheets needed to complete application questions 3. Send application to: Minnie Crevasse, Crevasse Regency Florist, 3409 West University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, 32607-2400. For question, call (352) 372-3322. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLORIDA STATE FLORISTS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Name: _______________________________________________________________ Address, City, State: ____________________________________________________ Telephone # Work: _________________ Telephone # Home: _________________ Education Background: __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Attach Additional Information to the Back of this form as required. Employment Background: _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Attach Additional Information to the Back of this form as required. Name of School You Wish to Attend: ______________________________________________________________________ Dates Attending: ________________________________________________________ Name of Sponsor Business: ________________________ District: ______________ City: _________________ FSFA Member’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ________ I hereby certify that I am over the age of 18 and a legal resident of Florida. In the event that I am granted a scholarship from Florida State Florist Association (FSFA), I promise to work for a FSFA member shop for the period of 1 year, and to volunteer my time to FSFA during the next state convention. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: _______________________________ DATE: _________ __ Attachments 1. Personal Resume 2. Employer Letter of Recommendation 3. Professional Letter of Recommendation 4. Personal Letter of Recommendation 5. School Information