Scholarships Available for Students to Attend Perennial Plant Symposium
February 16, 2023 
For more than 20 years, the Perennial Plant Foundation has supported students through an experiential for attendance at the Perennial Plant Association (PPA)’s national Perennial Plant Symposium.
The 2023 PPA Foundation Scholarship recipients will receive full access to the entire symposium, including educational sessions, tours, and a trade show. The scholarship also covers accommodations, plus $1,000 to assist with transportation costs getting to and from the symposium.
Undergraduate students from a two or four-year program with a major or minor in horticulture or a related field such as environmental science, landscape architecture, or agribusiness are eligible to apply. Graduate students working on an M.S., M.L.A., or Ph.D. in the above fields are also invited to apply. Eligibility is extended for two semesters beyond graduation (e.g. December graduates would be eligible to apply to and attend a July/August Symposium).
This year, scholarship recipients will attend the National Symposium in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, taking place July 24-28, 2023.
The Perennial Plant Symposium is the largest meeting devoted solely to perennial professionals. Winners will have access to all educational sessions covering the latest in design, new plants, production, and marketing. Network with 400+ perennial industry experts while touring public and private gardens, perennial nurseries, and garden centers.
For questions on eligibility, contact [email protected]. Apply online at https://perennial-plant-foundation.square.site. The deadline for the complete application (all materials received) is March 31. Applicants will be notified of a decision no later than April 15, 2023.
The PPF was incorporated in 2000 as a 503c3 with the primary goal of supporting students and providing experiential scholarships to attend the National Symposium of the Perennial Plant Association. The fully immersive experience connects students with current members of the industry, showcasing the diversity of horticultural career opportunities. This exposure and connection to the industry has directly impacted students for the past two decades.
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