VICTOR, NY (March 22, 2012) - BioWorks is offering a scholarship sponsored through the American Floral Endowment (AFE) entitled "BioWorks IPM/Sustainable Practices Scholarship" for students pursuing a career in floriculture. Preference will be given to students interested in furthering the use of integrated Pest Management ("IPM") or Sustainable practices in the industry. Selection will be based on sound academic performance and a grade point average of 3.0 (where 4.0 = A) or better. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted by May 1, 2012, and can be found on the American Floral Endowment website (Click here for an Application ).

"This is the fifth year BioWorks has offered this scholarship in conjunction with AFE," commented Joe Gionta, BioWorks' Director of Sales and Marketing. "We strongly support furthering education in the floriculture and horticulture industries and make it a top priority to assist students working towards that goal."

About AFE
AFE, founded in 1961, is the leading non-for-profit 501(c)(3) funding source for floricultural/ environmental horticulture research and educational programs in the United States.  The Endowment is supported by more than 1,000 companies and individuals throughout the industry. For more information, please visit www.endowment.org. 

 

About BioWorks
BioWorks, Inc., a privately held company, provides environmentally responsible, safe and cost-effective solutions to the horticulture industry. BioWorks is a founding member of the BioPesticide Industry Alliance.  For more information, please visit www.bioworksinc.com.

 

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