Grants - William J. McKinley Educational Grant - ILLINOIS STATE FLORAL ASSOICATION

William J. McKinley AIFD, CFD, ICPF 2023 Educational Grant

ISFA/ICPF will be awarding a $300 grant at the ISFA Annual Meeting March, 2023.
This grant is only available to ICPF members in good standing (ISFA membership and
ICPF dues current). It is application/financial need based. Funds may be used at
educational opportunities such as: AIFD Symposium, ISFA hands-on classes, ISFA
Design Retreats, ICPF Advanced classes, College courses and other recognized
educational opportunities. The grant recipient will be announced at the ISFA annual
membership meeting. The grant must be used between March 14, 2023 and March 15,
2024. The grant recipient will be reimbursed after completion of class (must provide
proof of completion).Failure to use the grant monies will disqualify the named recipient
from consideration for other ICPF grants. You are not eligible to apply if you have been
awarded this grant in the past five years. The committee’s decision will be final. All
applications must be received by March 1, 2023. Any questions please contact Ronda
Hess at icpf_isfa@hotmail.com

Application

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What Educational Opportunity Would You Use The Grant For? *

Approximate Cost *

Would There Be Additional Expenses? i.e. Travel, Lodging, Meals; Approximate Cost *

Please provide the following information. It can be uploaded below or emailed to icpf_isfa@hotmail.com

I. Educational Experience (after High School) Please include any post secondary education, AIFD Symposiums, ISFA Conferences, or other events pertinent to the Floriculture industry, and dates attended.

II. Work Experience (last 10 years) Please include name of business, city and state where located, phone number and dates of employment.

III. Personal Statement for Financial Need Please provide a personal statement (300 words or less) commenting on your professional and educational experiences in the floral industry. Also, explain your financial need and your future goals in the floral industry.

Please include a current photograph of your self (will not be returned).

Please submit by March 1, 2023

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