Since 1950, the African Violet Society of America (AVSA) has funded research concerning African violets. In more recent years, the Society has offered a college scholarship program for students—undergraduate and graduate—who are studying ornamental horticulture, floriculture, plant genetics, botany, or an equivalent program in an accredited college or university.
AVSA remains dedicated to, and enthusiastically encourages, the recognition and advancement of horticultural and related study at the college level.
Prior to application, students normally must have completed a minimum of 24 semester or quarter hour college credits, while maintaining at least a “B” average (3.0 GPA). Awards are based upon merit.
$1,000 merit-based scholarship awarded to two (2) students for a full academic year (covering fall to the end of spring) and a one-year complimentary AVSA digital membership.
Scholarship recipients are required to write a short article for the African Violet Magazine where they introduce themselves and discuss a pre-approved horticultural topic of their choosing. The article will also include a photo of the recipient.
The completed application form and official transcript shall be submitted via standard mail or e-mailed to: scholarship@avsa.org. Two (2) faculty recommendation letters must be e-mailed to scholarship@avsa.org. All documents must be postmarked or received by March 1st of the upcoming academic year.
PDF can be downloaded here: AVSA College Scholarship Application 2025-2026
Send application, official transcript and two faculty recommendations to:
Dr. Minh Bui
13111 Ardennes Ave.
Rockville, MD 20851
Or e-mail documents to scholarship@avsa.org.
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