Scholarship


Scholarship opportunity postponed until 2023
Apply for an all-expenses-paid Experiential Scholarship.
Aggies for Fresh and the Texas International Produce Association are proud to offer up to 10 Aggies a unique career experience at a premier fresh produce industry event.
The two day event will include:
Apply today to participate in a two-day event where you will:
- Learn about internships and job positions available in the fresh produce industry
- Network at receptions with potential employers as the only college students that are elevated as looking for connects, internships and careers in the industry
- Meet and walk the show floor with industry leaders, business owners, fresh produce professionals and other Aggie alumni
- Attend educational sessions and a premier trade show
- Be recognized at Opening session as scholarship recipients and representatives of talent from Texas A&M University
Qualifications:
- Currently a student at Texas A&M University
- Junior or Senior level classification
- 1,000 word blog post following the event describing your experience and/or ideas for the fresh produce industry
Tentative Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 1
- 9:00 am – 9:30 am Aggies arrive to San Antonio
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am Orientation – Meet with the Aggies for Fresh team
- 11:15 am – 12:50 pm Keynote Luncheon (AFF Introduction)
- 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm Virtual Field Tour
- 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Educational Session
- 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm AFF Meet w/ Industry leaders
- 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Welcome Reception
SATURDAY, MAY 2
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am AFF team huddle
- 11:15 am – 11:30 am Texas Grand Opening Ceremony
- 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Expo Hall Open. Lunch is served during Expo
- 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Exit Session with AFF Scholarship recipients
All expenses will be paid to include hotel, registrations, gas reimbursement and meals.**