HRI will award over $25,000 in scholarships for the 2022-2023 school year. These scholarships are made possible by nine 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. Applications are due no later than September 2, 2022.
- 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 2, 2022.
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