Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) Scholarship Opportunities - Deadline September 10, 2021

Posted: August 27, 2021

These scholarships are made possible by nine endowed funds that aid students who are seeking a lifelong career in horticulture. HRI and its donor firms consider graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry. Applications are due no later than September 10, 2021.

  • 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

Scholarship applications are due no later than September 10, 2021 and may be accessed on HRI’s website at https://www.hriresearch.org/scholarship-application-and-resources.

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research affiliate of AmericanHort, has provided over $9 million in funds since 1962 to research projects covering a broad range of production, environmental, and business issues important to the green industry. Over $14 million is committed to the endowment by individuals, corporations, and associations. For more information about HRI, its grant-funded research, scholarships, or programming, visit www.hriresearch.org or contact Jennifer Gray at 614.884.1155.