BioWorks announces 2012 scholarship

VICTOR, NY (March 22, 2012) - BioWorks is offering a scholarship sponsored through the American Floral Endowment titled "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," said 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."