Top 34 Horticulture and Floriculture Scholarships in September 2023

The Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS) is a prestigious science and mathematics competition for high school seniors, providing an important forum for original research that is recognized and reviewed by a national jury of professional scientists.

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year.

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was created by Dr. Alexander Sobel to support, empower, and encourage women in Washington to pursue an education in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, an essay, and a letter of recommendation. The selected student will be required to furnish information necessary to issue a 1099 tax form, including social security number, as part of the process for dispersing scholarship monies. To determine if you're eligible, check out WISE's list of eligible majors.

The Garden Club of America Award in Desert Studies funds one or more scholars for one year. While the award is intended to have a wide scope pertaining to the arid environment, preference will be given to students wishing to gain practical field experience - specifically, planning and designing for sustainability, rainwater harvesting and plant management, etc. - through structured internships at accredited botanical gardens or arboreta, including, but not limited to, the Desert Botanical Garden.

The Garden Club of America Board of Associates Centennial Pollinator Fellowship provides funding to study the causes of pollinator decline, in particular bees, bats, butterflies and moths, which could lead to potential solutions for their conservation and sustainability. It is awarded to one or more current graduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions. A recipient may reapply for an additional year of funding. Please visit the scholarship's website for the full list of research categories that students may apply to. GCA fellows will provide an interim 250-word report, two high quality photos, and an expense summary to GCA and P2. A final report and final expense summary is also required. If you're a graduate student with a passion for studying the causes of pollinator decline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture is a celebration of friendship and gardening within the GCA. This scholarship aims to inspire the study of horticulture and related fields. It's available to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or Master's degree candidates in the upcoming Fall semester. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Students majoring in horticulture or related fields at institutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia are eligible. Apply now to pursue your passion for gardening and receive financial support for your education!

The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture is open to graduate students in biology, botany, ecology, horticulture, or a related field. Preference is given to students whose projects focus on a specific rare plant species native to the United States, with special consideration for the endangered flora of the Carolinas and southeastern United States. Submission of a curriculum vitae and a letter of recommendation from a major advisor or equivalent are required. Items should be compiled in a single pdf document with items in the order listed on the scholarship's website.

National Garden Clubs Scholarship applicants must be pursuing a career related to gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information about the required majors and eligible institutions. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 12 graded hours of classes. Graduate students must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 graded hours of classes.

The Corliss Knapp Engle Scholarship in Horticulture was established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture. Projects may include but are not restricted to plant propagation, photographic documentation of studies and research projects, the acquisition of skills for working with horticulture collections, and research in horticulture in the broadest sense. Eligibility is open to college undergraduates and graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree-seeking applicants above the high school level. Two letters of recommendation are required.

The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship in Tropical Horticulture is a fantastic opportunity for a talented graduate or undergraduate student with a passion for tropical horticulture, botany, or landscape architecture. This scholarship provides stipends to study abroad at botanical institutions, allowing students to gain invaluable experience and knowledge in their field. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents, and travel must commence within 12 months of the award. Two letters of recommendation are required, so be sure to showcase your skills and dedication to tropical horticulture in your application. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in tropical horticulture!

The National Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarships program is a source of pride for NGC. It provides financial assistance to students pursuing horticulture and studies related to the environment. Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least 12 graded hours of classes, while graduate students must be enrolled in at least 9 graded hours. Applicants must apply in their undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior year of college, or during graduate school. If you're a post-secondary student passionate about environmental studies, we encourage you to apply!

The ASHS Scholars Award annually grants two scholarships worth $1,500 each to two deserving undergraduate students majoring in horticulture at a four-year institution of higher education. To qualify, applicants must be registered as full-time students, pursuing a degree in horticulture, and have a proven track record of academic excellence in the major and supporting areas of science. Additionally, applicants must have participated in extracurricular, leadership, and research activities related to horticulture, as well as university and community service. Finally, applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to the horticulture science profession and related career fields. While applicants must be nominated by the chair/head of their department, only one applicant per department may be nominated. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to further your education and career in horticulture!

The Garden Club of America Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture aims to further the study of public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution within the United States. This fellowship funds one or more students annually for practical research and training at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other institution directly engaged with connecting people, plants and gardening within the United States. The student must confirm their ability to conduct research or otherwise utilize facility where study will be undertaken.

Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship applicants must be New England residents enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for a graduate student. Preference will be given to an applicant who plans to work in any aspect of the nursery industry following graduation, including the desire to own one's own business. Preference will also be given to applicants in financial need. Keep on reading to learn more about the scholarship!

The Usrey Family Scholarship awards one scholarship to a student enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year public institution in California. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. If you're attending school in California and have a passion for landscape horticulture, we encourage you to apply!

The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to qualified students to help ensure the continuity of the nursery and landscape profession. Applicants must have at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of the scholarship application year and have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.7 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation, landscape architecture/design/construction/maintenance, interiorscape, horticultural distribution, or retail garden center) following graduation. To apply, students must submit a personal essay, a resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Keep on reading for more details!

The Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship is open to students with an interest in woody plant production, woody plant propagation, woody plant breeding, horticultural sales, and marketing. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in landscape, horticulture, or a related discipline at a two or four-year institution. Undergraduate applicants must have at least a sophomore standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of the scholarship application year, and have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 in their major. Graduate students of any year are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit a personal essay, a resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.