Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship |
The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. The scholarship was dedicated initially to one of the family’s children, the late Timothy Bigelow. At Palmer W. “Bill” Bigelow’s death, the name of its creator was added.
The Bigelow family considers student scholarships the most important commitment the horticultural industry can make to ensure the growth and development of the nursery and landscape industry.
One scholarship up to $2000 is available.
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May 31, 2024 |
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$2,000 |
Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund |
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund is
announcing its accepting applications for the 2024 Awards. The Fund is projecting to award twelve,
$2,000 scholarships in 2024. All eligible horticulture students in their Junior, Senior or Graduate years of
study are encouraged to apply for this year’s scholarship. Students may be attending institutions across
the United States but must be residents of the 16 Southeastern States (listed below). The deadline for
application is May 31, 2024. The Scholarship Selection Committee will make its selections by August 1,
2024 and recipients will be notified soon thereafter.
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April 21, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
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$2,000 |
Hans Gunter Mecking Scholarship |
Hans Gunter Mecking was one of those people in the green industry who, if you knew him, you knew he was salt of the earth. Gunter knew the meaning of hard work and valued the relationships he built over a lifetime working side by side growers. After working for his family’s business in Germany, Gunter travelled to Canada where he developed a peat bog and peat moss business. Gunter had an impeccable reputation and his commitment to honesty and custom solutions for each and every one of his customers was well known.
In 2019, his friends and family banded together to established the Gunter Mecking Memorial Scholarship, benefitting green industry students who aspire to the same qualities that made Gunter so special: hard work, honesty, and commitment to the industry.
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April 21, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
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$2,000 |
Mugget Growers of America (MGA) Scholarship |
What is a Mugget? An informal group called the Mugget Growers of America (MGA) began in 1981 as a social, educational and fundraising group. Each year MGA participants meet at the American Nursery & Landscape Association’s (ANLA) Management Clinic to discuss important plant issues regarding the development of a new plant called “Mugget”. In addition to their discussions many of the MGA members make contributions during their meeting to the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research affiliate of ANLA. Contributions are made in support of HRI’s research and scholarship activities.
MGA members understand the importance of having qualified and quality professionals within the green industry. The MGA group decided that proceeds from Mugget events will be made in support of student scholarships. This is how the Mugget Scholarship was created. Each year, as the fund grows a student scholarship will be awarded. Mugget supporters hope to help aspiring students from across the country obtain a degree in horticulture with this scholarship.
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April 21, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
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$1,000 |
Sally Mae Sweepstakes May |
$2000 scholarship for US residents
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May 11, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
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$2,000 |
United States Geospacial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) Scholarship Program |
To further the advancement of the geospatial tradecraft, USGIF is dedicated to assist promising students studying GEOINT, geospatial sciences, and related fields. The annual USGIF Scholarship Program recognizes the achievements of graduating high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.
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May 31, 2024 |
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$5,000 |
Healthy Communities Scholarship |
This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student who encourages sustainable and local health initiatives in their community. Applicants will submit a 500-word essay on how they are working to better their homes.
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April 7, 2024 |
May 31, 2024 |
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$1,000 |
Soil Science Society of America (SSSA): Soil and Water Conservation Scholarship |
Tuition support for Master’s candidates focusing on soil and water conservation.
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June 1, 2024 |
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$3,500 |