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Top 25 Horticulture and Floriculture Scholarships in May 2023
Are you passionate about plants? If so, a major in horticulture or floriculture may be a good fit for you! With the demand for eco-friendly landscaping and sustainable agriculture practices increasing, there is a growing need for professionals who can help to design and maintain healthy and beautiful outdoor spaces.
The good news is that there are also a number of scholarships available for students who are passionate about everything including plant biology, landscaping, and plant genetics.
Keep on reading to learn more about the top scholarships in horticulture and floriculture that are available to students!
Top 19 Horticulture and Floriculture Scholarships in May 2023
The Scholarships360 Research Team reviews all scholarships individually and strives to exclude any scholarship where any of the below applies:
- The scholarship requires a fee to apply
- The scholarship provider’s privacy policy allows for the misuse of student data
- The scholarship requires paid membership in an organization (with certain exceptions for reputable trade organizations and others)
- Student are required to sign up for a site or service to apply*
- The scholarship seems primarily used for lead generation** or idea harvesting purposes***
- The scholarship website has many grammatical errors and/or advertisements
- The scholarship or scholarship providing organization seem untrustworthy
- There is no evidence the scholarship was previously awarded
- The scholarship has not been awarded in the past 12 months
- There is no available contact information
If you believe a scholarship has been published in error, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll take a look!
* There are certain exceptions to this, for example if the sponsoring organization is a major corporation or nonprofit with its own scholarship application system.
** Lead generation scholarships will require students to sign up for an app or website and require minimal (if any) application requirements.
***Idea harvesting scholarships will require students to submit blog posts or other materials that companies may use for marketing purposes.
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Show MoreResources for horticulture students
American Floral Endowment
This organization offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 for students pursuing careers in horticulture and floriculture. The AFE also offers students opportunities for internships so that they can get professional experience in the field!
National Garden Clubs
This National Garden Clubs offers several scholarships for students studying horticulture, as well as other resources and programming opportunities for students passionate about gardening!
The Garden Club of America
This organization offers several scholarships for students studying horticulture and related fields, including the Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany and the Garden Club of America Scholarship in Coastal Wetland Studies.
The American Society for Horticultural Science
This organization offers several scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture.
How to win scholarships for horticulture or floriculture
If you’re passionate about horticulture or floriculture, your scholarship application should demonstrate your understanding and experience in the field. This will help you stand out from other applicants.
Start by outlining your academic and extracurricular experiences in horticulture and/or floriculture. Some of questions that you can get started with are:
- Have you taken courses in plant biology, propagation, or landscape design?
- Have you volunteered at a botanical garden or participated in a gardening club?
- What inspired your interest in plant biology or gardening?
In your application, show how your experiences have prepared you to pursue a career in horticulture or floriculture. It’s always helpful to get specific–for instance maybe you have a particular interest in a niche like sustainable landscaping or plant genetics.
Additional scholarship lists to explore
- Top biology scholarships
- Top agriculture scholarships
- Top agribusiness scholarships
- Top environmental science scholarships
- Top environmental health scholarships
