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National Horticulture Foundation Scholarships

National Horticulture Foundation Scholarships

Applicable For:

High School Students

Max Award Amount:

$30,000

Application Deadline:

15/01/2024
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About This Scholarship

The National Horticulture Foundation (NHF) Scholarships are scholarship programs offered by the National Horticulture Foundation. The NHF is a nonprofit organization that supports the advancement of horticulture in the United States through research, education, and scholarships.

The NHF offers several scholarship programs to students pursuing a career in horticulture or a related field. These scholarship programs include:

  • The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.
  • The Edward A. and Lola R. Brautigam Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.
  • The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.
  • The Muggets Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.
  • The Richard T. Meister Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in horticulture or a related field.

The NHF scholarships provide financial assistance to students pursuing education and career opportunities in horticulture. The scholarships recognize the importance of horticulture in the United States and aim to support the next generation of horticulture professionals.

Eligibility Criteria For National Horticulture Foundation Scholarships

The eligibility criteria for National Horticulture Foundation Scholarships vary depending on the specific scholarship program, but the general requirements may include:

  • Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a horticulture-related program at an accredited institution.
  • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, although some scholarships may require a higher GPA.
  • Some scholarships may have specific requirements based on the applicant’s year in school, such as being a high school senior or college junior.
  • Applicants must demonstrate financial need or other eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship program.
  • Applicants may be required to submit transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, or other supporting documents as part of the application process.

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