Currently an undergrad at the University of Mount Olive, Hunter Hall is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Production Systems. In 2020, Hall worked as an intern at a tissue culture lab focusing on woody plant propagation and production, where she said she was able to experience how science plays a crucial role in supplying the plants that power our industry. Hunter says that receiving this scholarship will provide her with the financial peace of mind to continue her education through research and explore the possibility of graduate school. 

Davis Harmon is a graduate student at the North Carolina State University, where he is working toward his Master of Science in Horticultural Science. After graduation, his goal is to eventually return to school to obtain a Ph.D. and secure a research position where he can apply groundbreaking technologies in biology and genetics to plant breeding. This scholarship will allow him to travel (once deemed safe), to study germplasm and flora, nationally and internationally, as well as expand his volunteering efforts.

Studying plant biology, Erin Pfarr is in the Ph.D. program at Rutgers University. Her goal is to work as an ornamental plant breeder, developing beautiful and functional ornamental plants. She is particularly focused on breeding trees and shrubs for insect and disease resistance, winter hardiness, and drought tolerance. She is also interested in breeding for non-invasiveness, reblooming, and more compact forms.