2026


Scholarships Available


DEADLINE SENSITIVE

AIFD Foundation Benz School of Floral Design Scholarship

The purpose of this Scholarship is to support those, in need of financial assistance, with Registration Fees to attend classes at the Benz School of Floral Design at Texas A&M University or the Benz School of Floral Design in Korea.

AIFD Foundation CFD Scholarship

This scholarship, with the support of the AIFD Education Partners noted on the Application, provides up to $1,000 for expenses and class registration to attend a PFDE Preparatory Class. To be eligible, you must be a Certified Floral Designer with the CFD designation and current CFD dues paid. The applicant must complete the PFDE Preparatory Class prior to entering the PFDE process during the 2026 AIFD Symposium in Orlando, Florida.

AIFD Foundation Invites you to S.H.I.N.E.

This Scholarship Applicant must be a floral designer interested in experiencing continued education through a mentorship in a specialized floral industry concentration. This expertise, in a specific field of interest, offers a rare opportunity to learn from the absolute best in the floral industry.

Lifetime of Learning Scholarship for Professional Floral Designers to attend 2026 AIFD Symposium

This Scholarship provides opportunities to professional floral designers to add to "A Lifetime of Learning” with an expressed interest to attend the 2026 AIFD Symposium, with no restrictions regarding first time attendance. There are also possibilities available to expand your floral design education! For those professional floral designers who plan to register for PFDE in 2026, this Scholarship may help you reach your goal! There may also be opportunities to provide Hands-on Events and Experiences! An Applicant must be able to attend AIFD Symposium in Orlando, Florida from July 2-5, 2026, if selected. There are additional opportunities for professional floral designers residing in the South Central Region, the South West Region, the state of Tennessee and students of the Benz School of Floral Design in Korea.

Lifetime of Learning Scholarship for Professional Floral Designers who are also Interested in the Business of Flowers

This Scholarship provides opportunities to professional floral designers who are interested in Floral Design and also in the Business of Flowers. Add to Your "Lifetime of Learning” in a variety of ways made available through statewide, regional and national organizations and institutions.

AIFD Foundation North West Chapter Continuing Education Scholarship

This scholarship provides an AIFD Symposium General Registration, with no restrictions regarding first time attendance, to an instructor/teacher/student who resides in the North West Region and meets the additional qualifications noted on the Application. An Applicant may be CFD or enrolled in the CFD process. AIFD members and individuals involved in the PFDE accreditation process or approved for AIFD Induction are not eligible. An Applicant must be able to attend AIFD Symposium in Orlando, Florida July 2-5, 2026, if selected.

AIFD Foundation Scholarship for University of Missouri Students

This scholarship provides three different opportunities for University of Missouri students who are currently enrolled in one of the noted degree or certification plans offered at the university. These opportunities include funding to assist with tuition and certification fees, a mentorship outside of the university and registration to attend AIFD Symposium in 2026. In the event that a University of Missouri graduate receives a scholarship while attending the University as a part-time or full-time student, the scholarship may be used within the designated time period.

AIFD Foundation Student Scholarship

A full-time or part-time student, enrolled in junior college, college or university pursuing retail floriculture with emphasis on floral design is eligible.

AIFD Foundation Symposium Scholarship

A professional floral designer who needs assistance to attend their FIRST AIFD Symposium is eligible. This scholarship is up to $2,500 and provides an AIFD Symposium General Registration as well as optional registrations for Hands-on Workshops, Enhanced Sessions and World-class Experiences with the balance available for approved travel expenses! Individuals involved in the PFDE accreditation process or approved for AIFD Induction are not eligible. An Applicant must be able to attend AIFD Symposium in Orlando, Florida July 2-5, 2026, if selected.