Exciting Scholarship Opportunity: Attend the 2025 AIFD Symposium!
The Montana Florists Association (MFA) is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for its members: the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) 2025 Symposium Attendance Scholarship. This amazing scholarship enables one deserving member to attend the prestigious 2025 AIFD Symposium, which will be held in beautiful Palm Springs, California.
Scholarship Highlights
The scholarship winner will receive:
- Complimentary General Registration ($849.00 value), which includes access to main stage programs, selected breakout education sessions, the Industry Showcase, and the Opening Reception. (Hands-On Workshops and scheduled dinners may be purchased separately by the recipient.)
- Marketing Collateral for social media posts.
- Press Release to share with local media and for personal social media use, announcing their win.
- Special Certificate suitable for framing, presented to the winner.
- VIP Seating to a main stage program of their choice.
- VIP Welcome Arrangement (if staying at the host hotel).
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must:
- Complete the Application in Full: Incomplete applications or missing documents will result in disqualification.
- Be a Current MFA Member: Either you or the business you work for must hold an active MFA membership.
- Submit a Minimum of One Letter of Character Reference.
- Agree to Attend the NW AIFD Chapter Meeting: The winner must attend this meeting at the Symposium.
- Provide a Synopsis of the Symposium Experience: Share highlights of your experience at the 2025 MFA Convention.
There are links provided in the emailed newsletter with the online application form and guidelines for the scholarship. These links are also available at montanafloristsassociation.com. For any questions, please reach out to Lindsey Peterson at peterson.la.22@gmail.com.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted or postmarked by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Submit your application:
The scholarship winner will be announced by Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Important Scholarship Details
- Registration Deadline: The scholarship recipient must complete their Symposium registration by May 15, 2025.
- Restrictions:
- Scholarships must be awarded prior to May 1, 2025.
- Scholarships cannot be applied as a discount to Premium registrations or used for PFDE or other special Symposium registrations.
- Scholarships cannot be credited or refunded for registrations already purchased.
- AIFD® National/Regional Board members and National Committee members are not eligible.
- Scholarships are valid only for the Symposium/year awarded, are non-transferable, and cannot be deferred. By accepting the scholarship, the recipient is committing to attending the 2025 AIFD Symposium.