- Location
- NW Chicago subburbs, Illinois
Horticultural Research Institute Scholarship website
Amount: $1,500.00 Deadline: May 31, 2010
Login to HRI and Start the Application Process
History
Bright, well trained, and qualified people are essential to the nursery industry, that's why Dale and Liz Deppe created the Spring Meadow Scholarship Fund in 1999. This fund is dedicated to helping aspiring students from across the country obtain a degree in horticulture.
The Spring Meadow team has been blessed by this industry and the mentors who've helped them along the way. This scholarship fund is their way of giving back, and sharing the excitement for plants and the nursery industry with others. Spring Meadow Nursery's goal is to grant scholarships to students with an interest in woody plant production, woody plant propagation, woody plant breeding, horticultural sales and marketing.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate: landscape, horticulture or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Student must show a desire to work within the green industry. Spring Meadow Nursery's goal is to grant scholarships to students with an interest in woody plant production, woody plant propagation, woody plant breeding, horticultural sales and marketing.
Undergraduate: Applicant 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 scholarship application year. Graduate: All applicants in graduate school regardless of year in school may apply.
2. Students applying for this scholarship must be interested in woody plant production, wood plant propagation, woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales and marketing.
3. Applicant must be currently enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted.
4. Applicant 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.
5. Previous Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply.
Submitting an Application
Students may apply by submitting the attached form by May 31st of the calendar year. The application must include: cover letter, resume, official transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation.
We prefer that you use the HRI website to submit your application, resume, cover letter and transcript. Students are permitted to scan their official transcript and submit the transcript with their application utilizing HRI’s online application. We prefer to receive letters of recommendation by email or fax.
Email:hriresearch@anla.org Subject line: Scholarship name and student name Direct Fax: 202-478-7288
Please utilize the HRI electronic submission process whenever possible. Hard copies of the application and necessary materials will be accepted if the student does not have access to the HRI website.
Results will be announced and awards made in late summer.
Amount: $1,500.00 Deadline: May 31, 2010
Login to HRI and Start the Application Process
History
Bright, well trained, and qualified people are essential to the nursery industry, that's why Dale and Liz Deppe created the Spring Meadow Scholarship Fund in 1999. This fund is dedicated to helping aspiring students from across the country obtain a degree in horticulture.
The Spring Meadow team has been blessed by this industry and the mentors who've helped them along the way. This scholarship fund is their way of giving back, and sharing the excitement for plants and the nursery industry with others. Spring Meadow Nursery's goal is to grant scholarships to students with an interest in woody plant production, woody plant propagation, woody plant breeding, horticultural sales and marketing.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate: landscape, horticulture or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Student must show a desire to work within the green industry. Spring Meadow Nursery's goal is to grant scholarships to students with an interest in woody plant production, woody plant propagation, woody plant breeding, horticultural sales and marketing.
Undergraduate: Applicant 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 scholarship application year. Graduate: All applicants in graduate school regardless of year in school may apply.
2. Students applying for this scholarship must be interested in woody plant production, wood plant propagation, woody plant breeding, and/or horticultural sales and marketing.
3. Applicant must be currently enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted.
4. Applicant 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.
5. Previous Spring Meadow Nursery Scholarship award winners are eligible for additional funding and may reapply.
Submitting an Application
Students may apply by submitting the attached form by May 31st of the calendar year. The application must include: cover letter, resume, official transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation.
We prefer that you use the HRI website to submit your application, resume, cover letter and transcript. Students are permitted to scan their official transcript and submit the transcript with their application utilizing HRI’s online application. We prefer to receive letters of recommendation by email or fax.
Email:hriresearch@anla.org Subject line: Scholarship name and student name Direct Fax: 202-478-7288
Please utilize the HRI electronic submission process whenever possible. Hard copies of the application and necessary materials will be accepted if the student does not have access to the HRI website.
Results will be announced and awards made in late summer.
