Scholarship amount: Ranges from $1,500 to $2,750
Contact: Darlene Licciardo at (916) 561-5500
Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, career goals, extracurricular activities, determination and demonstration of leadership skills. Applicants must be Farm Bureau members. Detailed information and applications are available at online
Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarship
The Rustici scholarships are given to students who intend to pursue a career with a focus on rangeland management, with an emphasis towards cattle and sheep ranching in conjunction with good rangeland practices. Ideal candidates are those who will take over the family ranch and work to improve rangeland conditions as a natural resource. Applications available online.
Application postmarked by:
Email: scholarships@ffa.org
FFA.org
Scholarships are sponsored by businesses and individuals through the National FFA Foundation and are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans.
4H.ucanr.edu
The California 4-H Youth Development Program is committed to promoting higher education, in part through offering financial assistance in the form of scholarships. With help from donors, statewide scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college-attending students. Candidates were 4-H members in high school and may now apply for funds to cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, and room and board.
Amount: $1,000
Grade Level: High School
Contact: info@rcdsandiego.org
The Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (RCDGSDC) invites local high school students to apply for the annual Jim Thompson Conservation Scholarship. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 8thth 2023. Resource Conservation District will award up to seven scholarships of $1,000 each to senior students pursuing further education in the fields of resource conservation, environmental science, biology, sustainability, or agriculture. Visit Supporting High School Conservationists – Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County (rcdsandiego.org) for more information! To apply, click here and complete the google application by 11:59pm Monday, May 8th, 2023
Contact: Dyann Meschi at (831)724-1301 or
Email: dmeschi@calstrawberry.org
https://www.californiastrawberries.com/student-portal/
The California Strawberry Scholarship Program has awarded more than $1.8 million to hundreds of children of strawberry farm workers. Countless students and graduates are pursuing their passions and working in careers that span a wide range of professions. Additionally, many return to their hometowns to give back to their local communities and serve as inspirational role models.
Scholarship amount: Varies
https://shinodascholarship.org/
In recognition of the need to encourage creative young talent to pursue careers in floriculture, the Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation was established. A non-profit organization, its sole purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have chosen to prepare for careers in the flower industry. It is only through education that the interests and potential of young people can be developed in order to meet the expanding demands of the floral industry.
Scholarship amount: $5,000 each
Contact: Chana Mannen at (858) 858-4210
Email: cmannen@sdfair.com
https://dondiegoscholarship.org/scholarships/
The Don Diego Fund provides scholarships for outstanding high school seniors who participate in the San Diego County Fair. Applications and complete eligibility information are available at the website above.
Scholarship amount: Variable
Contact: Tita Heimpel, Dept. of Ornamental Horticulture (619) 660-4262
cuyamaca.edu
Each year the Cuyamaca College Botanical Society awards scholarships to outstanding horticulture students. These scholarships are funded by activities and functions sponsored by the Society, such as the Sustainable Urban Landscape Conference and The Aggie Open Golf Tournament. Funding support also comes from donations by garden clubs, professional organizations, industry, alumni, and individuals. Scholarships are available for students majoring in any of the seven horticultural programs at Cuyamaca.
Application available online
Scholarship amount: $1,000 each
www.perennialplant.org
For more infomation call: 614-771-8431
The scholarship program, in its 16th-year, generously provides students excellent opportunities to attend lectures and tours and to network with members of the perennial industry. Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary registration to all symposium lectures and tours, complimentary lodging in addition to a $1000 stipend. All Students enrolled in a two or four-year program are eligible to apply.
The CANERS Foundation distributes scholarship applications for the benefit of students who are interested in pursuing an education and career in horticulture to all two year and four-year colleges from which a horticulture degree can be obtained.
The Plant California Alliance supports careers in horticulture and California’s nursery industry through its partnership with the CANERS Foundation for Research and Scholarships. Since 1989 the organization has funded over $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing careers in horticulture.
Scholarships for the 2023-24 school year are due on March 31st, 2023 by 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
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