New Scholarship Funds for Horticulture Students Are Now Available

By Horticultural Research Institute|August 19, 2022

The Horticultural Research Institute is making $27,000 in scholarship support available through its Scholarship Program for this school year. These scholarships are made possible through endowed funds that aid students seeking a career in horticulture.

HRI and these donor firms and individuals consider graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry. Each scholarship has specific requirements and applications are due no later than September 2, 2022.

Here is a rundown of what is available:

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont. Up to $3,000 available.
The Usrey Family Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in California. Up to $1,000 available.
The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in Ohio. Up to $1,000 available.
The Susie & Bruce Usrey Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in California. Up to $500 available.
The Spring Meadow Scholarship is awarded to students who are interested in a career in woody plant propagation, production, or breeding. Four scholarships up to $3,000 each are available.
The Mugget Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to work in any aspect of the horticulture industry. Up to $1,500 available.
The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Up to $5,000 available.
The Gunter Mecking Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to work in any aspect of the horticulture industry. Up to $1,000 available.
The Wright Family of Alabama Scholarship is awarded to a horticultural student, with preference given to students studying or pursuing careers in ornamental greenhouse production. Up to $2,000 available.

More information about the scholarship requirements, along with the online application, can be accessed here.