Horticulture scholarships available for 2023

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) and the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, two leading scholarship granting foundations in the green industry, have partnered together to offer a common application form for their respective scholarship programs. This partnership will make it easier for students to apply for multiple scholarship programs at once and mitigate the time-consuming application process. 

HRI and the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund are dedicated to helping students in the horticultural industry reach their goals by providing them with financial assistance. Established in 1989, Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships. HRI, established in 1962, has provided scholarship and grant funding exceeding $9.5 million. Both organizations recognize the importance and value of education in horticulture and are dedicated to helping students pursue their studies. 

“We are delighted to join forces with HRI on this project,” said Danny Summers, Executive Vice President, Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund. “This partnership is a great example of how two nonprofits can come together to make the scholarship process easier and more accessible for students."

“By aligning our scholarship programs in this way, we can help more students achieve their educational goals,” said Jennifer Gray, Administrator, Horticultural Research Institute. “Our partnership allows us to make the application process easier for students and increase their chances of receiving the financial assistance they need.”

The new online application form is now available for students to fill out and submit. Applications are due no later than June 1, 2023.

Click here to learn more and start an application.

HRI and the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund are proud to support students in their pursuit of higher education and look forward to seeing the impact these scholarships will have on their educational journey.

Each organization will continue to operate their programs independently in the review and granting stages. HRI will award up to 11 scholarships ranging from $500 to $4000 to applicants who meet various scholarship criteria which includes a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in horticulture. Sidney B. Meadows Scholarships will award numerous scholarships of up to $2000 each. Between the two organizations, nearly $50,000 in scholarships is available. 

HRI scholarships are made possible by endowed funds that aid students seeking a career in horticulture. HRI and its donor firms consider graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry.

• The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, or VT.
  

• The Usrey Family Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in CA.
  

• The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in OH.
  

• The Susie & Bruce Usrey Scholarship is awarded to a student attending a school in CA.
  

• The Spring Meadow Scholarship is awarded to students who are interested in a career in woody plant propagation, production or breeding.
  

• The Mugget Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to work in any aspect of the horticultural industry.
  

• The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who is a resident of MD, VA, or WV.
  

• The Gunter Mecking Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to work in any aspect of the horticultural industry.
  

• The Wright Family of Alabama Scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to work in the horticultural industry, with preference given to Alabama students pursuing greenhouse careers.

Click here for more information or to apply for a scholarship.