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Alpha Gamma Rho Educational Foundation
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students must enroll in a college which has an Alpha Gamma Rho chapter, and they should be pursuing a four-year degree in any field related to agriculture. Applicants planning to major in aviation, hospitality or any non-agriculture subject are not eligible to apply. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.

Amount: $250-$1,000
Deadline: January 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

Bill Egan Memorial Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in horticulture with preference given to greenhouse/floriculture areas. Preference will be given to family members and employees of the OAN Greenhouse Chapter.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Clackamas Chapter Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be students beginning college studies in an ornamental horticulture field.

Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Clackamas Chapter Ed Wood Memorial Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be students currently enrolled in a college horticulture program in Oregon. This scholarship award will be based on letters of recommendation from nursery professionals or people affiliated with the nursery industry, including nurserymen, extension, instruction, OAN members and any individual employed by a nursery. Students will be evaluated on the promise and commitment they show toward making significant future contributions to the nursery industry.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Emerald Empire Chapter Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be junior or senior college students majoring in horticulture, landscape architecture or landscape construction who also graduated from an Oregon high school. Preference will be given to students from the Emerald Empire (Eugene) area.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Emily M. Hewitt and Stephen K. Stocking Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Calaveras Big Trees Association
P.O. Box 1196
Arnold, CA 95223
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited California post-secondary educational institution and must have career goals that are related to communicating and interpreting nature's wonder. Students pursuing degrees in environmental protection, forestry, wildlife and fisheries biology, parks and recreation, park management, environmental law and public policy, environmental art and California history are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on dedication to the ideals of the scholarship and financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Student must submit a statement of personal and career goals, a resume (and portfolio if applicable) and transcripts of all college work completed to date. On the cover page, include your name, address, phone number and college major.
Website: http://www.bigtrees.org

Frances Sylvia Zverina Horticulture Scholarship
Sponsor: Herb Society of America
Attn.: Research Grant
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the U.S. who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study. The applicants must be attending an accredited college or university in the State of Ohio and have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or above. The scholarship award will be made to the students who demonstrate financial need and plans a career in horticulture and allied fields. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to horticulture and whose career goals involve teaching, working in the public or nonprofit sector, and sustainable agriculture.

Amount: $15,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.herbsociety.org

GardenScape Professional Association/Ted Burnett Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Rochester Area Community Foundation
500 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Eligibility: Applicants must be horticulture/landscaping students residing in the Genesee-Finger Lakes region and pursuing post-secondary education.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/

Harold Bettinger Scholarship
Sponsor: American Floral Endowment
1001 North Fairfax Street
Suite 201
Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or residents. They must be graduate students or rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors or seniors. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. They must be horticulture students who are pursuing a major or minor in business or marketing and must have plans to pursue a career in the horticulture business field. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement and a transcript are required.
Website: http://endowment.org/scholarships/

Homer and Mildred Crank Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Bartholomew County
538 Franklin Street
P.O. Box 1547
Columbus, IN 47202
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates of a Bartholomew County high school who plan to study environmental management, forestry, horticulture, landscape design or plant science. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.heritagefundbc.org/scholarships/

Horticulture Scholarship of the Western Reserve Herb Society
Sponsor: Herb Society of America
Attn.: Research Grant
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens of the U.S who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study. Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or above. Students must demonstrate financial need and must plan a career in horticulture and allied fields. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to horticulture and whose career goals may involve work in areas such as teaching/research, the public or nonprofit sector, or sustainable agriculture.

Amount: $14,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.herbsociety.org

Howard A. Clark Horticulture Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from Avery County High School in North Carolina. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and pursue studies in horticulture or agriculture.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/

James S. Davis Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: National Foliage Foundation
1533 Park Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32835
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising freshmen or undergraduates at an accredited postsecondary institution located in Florida. They must be full-time students who are enrolled in or who are planning to enroll in a degree program in horticulture or a related subject. They must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, personal essay and two letters of recommendation are required.
Website: https://www.nationalhorticulturefoundation.org/

Joseph H. Klupenger Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be students majoring in ornamental horticulture who plan to work in the ornamental industry either as an employee or as family members of a business.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

LEAF Scholarships
Sponsor: California Landscape Contractors Association
1491 River Park Drive
Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95815
Eligibility: Applicants must attend an accredited California community college or state university and take a minimum of six credits.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 17
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript and three letters of reference are required.
Website: https://www.clca.org

Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture
Sponsor: Garden Club of America
14 East 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. institution as a graduate or advanced undergraduate. Students must use the award to study abroad within one year.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gcamerica.org/index.cfm/scholarships/details/id/19

Mary Lou Marks Smith Scholarship
Sponsor: Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or currently enrolled in community college and legal residents of the state of Maine. Students must be majoring in horticulture, floral design or a related field of study.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.famemaine.com/

Milton J. Boone Horticultural Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
700 South Dixie Highway
Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yourcommunityfoundation.org

Mt. Hood Chapter Award I and II
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in ornamental horticulture. Preference will be given to applicants from nursery areas east of Portland.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Natalie A. W. Leaf Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: Chester County Community Foundation
28 West Market Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Eligibility: Applicants must be Chester County residents who are at least 18 years old with demonstrated financial need. Students must intend on pursuing home improvement arts, crafts or trades through college, trade school, workshops or apprenticeship. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Up to $2,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.chescocf.org

National FFA Combined Scholarship
Sponsor: National FFA Organization
P.O. Box 68960
6060 FFA Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Eligibility: Applicants must be current FFA members and high school seniors or college students planning to enroll or currently enrolled full-time. Students only need to complete the online application one time to be considered for all FFA-administered scholarships. The application requires information about the student's activities and a 1,000-word essay. Awards may be used for books, supplies, tuition, fees and room and board.

Amount: $400
Deadline: January 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/

National Horticulture Foundation General Scholarships
Sponsor: National Foliage Foundation
1533 Park Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32835
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or full-time undergraduate or graduate students. They must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in a horticulture or related degree program and must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be interested in pursuing a career in foliage marketing or growing. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, two recommendation letters and a personal essay are required.
Website: https://www.nationalhorticulturefoundation.org/

Nurseries Foundation Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in horticulture. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $3,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and three recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Pennsylvania Heartland Unit Scholarship
Sponsor: Herb Society of America
Attn.: Research Grant
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Eligibility: Applicants must students active in the field of horticulture or a related study. They will be awarded to students living in the Heartland area, which includes: Berks, Montgomery, Chester, York, Schuylkill, Lancaster, Columbia, Lehigh and Lebanon counties. Applicants must be third or fourth-year students in the study of horticulture or a related field.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.herbsociety.org

Perennial Plant Association Scholarship
Sponsor: Perennial Plant Association
P.O. Box 6652
Raleigh, NC 27628
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a two- or four-year degree program while majoring or minoring in horticulture or a related subject. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a four-point scale. Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible. Preference will be given to applicants who are planning to pursue careers in perennials. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript, personal statement and three recommendation letters are required.
Website: https://perennialplant.org/page/Awards

Perfect Plants Nursery Scholarship
Sponsor: Perfect Plants
P.O. Box 442
Lloyd, FL 32337
Eligibility: Applicants must be current or enrolling undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who are pursuing a course of study leading to a career in the horticultural industry. Students must submit an essay and letters of recommendation along with their application and transcripts.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: August 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://myperfectplants.com/scholarship-application/

Rain Bird Intelligent Use of Water Scholarship
Sponsor: Landscape Architecture Foundation
1200 17th Street NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors or fourth- or fifth-year seniors who are landscape architecture, horticulture or irrigation science students who have a demonstrated commitment to the landscape architecture profession and exhibit financial need. Applications can only be sent by email.

Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applicants should follow the guidelines.
Website: https://www.lafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships

Retail Chapter Award I
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be students majoring in ornamental horticulture and related fields. Preference will be given to students who are a son/daughter of an OAN member retailer, or one of their employees.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Retail Chapter Award II and III
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be majoring in ornamental horticulture or a related subject. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, official transcript and three references letters are required.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Richard K. Sauret Viticulture and Enology Scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County
550 Dana Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a San Luis Obispo County high school. Students must plan to major in viticulture or enology at a four-year university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students attending Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, Cal State Fresno and UC Davis.

Amount: $12,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsloco.org/available-scholarships-2/

Royal Boltman Memorial Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be qualified students majoring in horticulture or botany. Preference will be given to students attending Oregon schools.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Sid and Cindy Miles Nursery Award
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be four-year or community college students majoring in horticulture, floriculture or turf-related studies who graduated from an Oregon high school. Preference goes to a student who intends to work in a horticulture-related industry either as an employee or as a family member of a business.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

South Texas Unit Scholarship
Sponsor: Herb Society of America
Attn.: Research Grant
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who are studying agronomy, horticulture, botany, or a closely-related discipline at an accredited four-year college or university. Students must be either permanent residents of Texas or attending an accredited college or university in Texas. Students must have completed two full years of college and be entering their junior or senior year of studies.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.herbsociety.org

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship
Sponsor: Horticultural Research Institute
80 M Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors in a two-year course and have finished the first year, juniors in a four-year course and have finished the first two years or be graduate students. Undergraduates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and graduate students a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. Preference will be given to applicants who have financial need and who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation, including starting a business.

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online or by mail.
Website: https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarships

Trowel and Garden Club Scholarship
Sponsor: Blackford County Community Foundation
121 North High Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Blackford County, Indiana who plan to enroll in a horticulture or landscape design program. Students must be high school graduates, nontraditional students or have completed one year of college.

Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.blackfordcofoundation.org/

Usrey Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Horticultural Research Institute
80 M Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Eligibility: Applicants must be in an undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related field at a two or four-year California state university or college. Applicants must also be current, full-time students, academically competitive and have a minimum 2.25 GPA and a minimum 2.7 GPA in the major. Preference is given to applicants who plan to work in the nursery industry after graduation. Applicants must submit applications, cover letters, resumes, transcripts and two recommendation letters.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarships

Woodburn Nursery Award I
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be college students majoring in horticulture or related fields who also graduated from an Oregon high school. Preference will be given to a Willamette Chapter member, a member's child or an employee of a Willamette Chapter member.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org

Woodburn Nursery Award II
Sponsor: Oregon Association of Nurseries
29751 SW Town Center Loop West
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Eligibility: Applicants must be four-year or community college students majoring in horticulture or related fields who also graduated from an Oregon high school. Preference goes to students who intend to work in a horticulture-related industry, either as an employee or as a family member of a business.

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oan.org