Scholarship Amount
$3,000 minimum



Application Deadline
Monday, February 1, 2021


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Scholarship Description

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage the understanding, development and use of underutilized native plants and was established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture. The scholarship funds one or more scholarships annually at a minimum of $3000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Projects may include, but are not restricted to, plant propagation, and the acquisition of skills for working with native plant collections, including techniques for incorporating them in managed landscapes. Photographic and written documentation of studies and research projects may be considered.



Criteria for Eligibility

Open to college undergraduates and graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non- degree-seeking applicants above the high school level. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.



Scholarship Categories
Ag Medical Biotechnology | First Year | Forestry | Graduate | Horticulture | Hospitality Management and Tourism | Landscape Architecture | Natural Resources and Environmental Science | Sustainable Agriculture | Undergraduate