Scholarships in Horticulture Science

Taze Leonard Senn Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Shanklin Memorial Scholarship

Award: $750, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Eunice Andrea and Thomas M. Baswell Memorial Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Joseph Pledger Hodges Jr. Annual Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Marlboro County, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

Charles E. Springs Annual Agricultural Scholarship

Award: $1,250, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a South Carolina resident from a designated rural area as defined by the Farmer's Home Administration and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.

 

Starkey-Ritchie Endowed Agriculture Scholarship

Award: $1,300, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

John Andrew Stephenson Endowed Scholarship

Award: $2,400, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Mary Wannamaker Witt and Lee Hampton Witt Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

U.S. National Arboretum Internship

Award: -, Deadline: January; February

Applicant must have completed work in a related field. Resume, transcripts, cover letter, and references are required to be submitted.

 

Howard Pyle Memorial Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: April 15

Applicant must be interested in horticulture.

 

FFGC Scholarship in Garden Club Objectives

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a resident of Florida, will attend or is attending a Florida school, and must demonstrate financial need. Work transcript, personal letter, photo, letters of recommendation, and interview required.

 

FFGC Scholarship in Horticulture

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a resident of Florida, will attend or is attending a Florida school, and must demonstrate financial need. Work transcript, personal letter, photo, letters of recommendation, and interview required.

 

FFGC Scholarship in Botany

Award: $1,500, Deadline: May 1

Applicant must be a resident of Florida, will attend or is attending a Florida school majoring in botany with an emphasis in wildflowers and native plants, and must demonstrate financial need. Work transcript, personal letter, photo, letters of recommendation, and interview required.

 

American Orchid Society 11th World Orchid Conference Fellowship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Selection is based upon academic record and interest in orchids.

 

Gene and Barbara Baston Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must demonstrate commitment to commercial production/use of environmental horticulture plants by completing formalized practical work experience course.

 

Hughes Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

Selection is based upon scholarship, leadership, and interest in promoting the Florida citrus industry.

 

Phelps Foundation Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a full-time student. Selection is based upon academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

 

Lewis A. Sikes Annual Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Columbus County, N.C. or Horry County, S.C., have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA, and must demonstrate financial need.

 

Hughes Memorial Graduate Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Selection is based upon scholarship, leadership, and interest in promoting the Florida citrus industry.

 

Lewis and Varnia Vaugn Fellowship in Orchid Biology

Award: $5,000, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must have at least one year of standing research.

 

National Zoological Park Traineeship in Husbandry/Exhibit Interpretation

Award: $3,000, Deadline: December 31

Selection is based upon statement of interest, scholastic achievement, relevant experience, and letters of reference. Preference is given to advanced undergraduates, and recent graduates.

 

Patricia Collins Amaral Memorial Fund

Award: $600, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

 

Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are eligible to apply.

 

Ambler College Alumni Association Award

Award: $100, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must demonstrate dedication, unselfishness, and contribution to the school.

 

Viola Anders Merit Award

Award: $100, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must demonstrate meritorious service and dedication to the Landscape Arboretum.

 

Bierhuizen Family Undergraduate Research Award in Horticulture

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must submit a one-page summary of his/her Senior Research Project.

 

Louise and James Bush-Brown Alumni Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon academic achievement.

 

Stephanie Sherman Cohen Horticulture Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be a non-traditional student who is studying Horticulture for a second degree or career change.

 

Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: March 1

Selection is based upon academic performance and financial need. Preference is given to applicant from the Bala Cynwyd Garden Club area.

 

Lou Henry Hoover Girl Scout Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must demonstrate involvement in the Girl Scout Movement. Selection is based upon financial need.