This scholarship is available to U.S. and Canadian college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have a career interest in agribusiness marketing and distribution of floral products. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
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John L. Tomasovic, Sr. Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian students who are pursuing a career in a field that is related to floriculture or horticulture. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.5; special consideration will be given to students with financial need.
Vocational (Bettinger, Holden, & Perry) Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian students who are enrolled in a one- or two-year program with the intent to become a grower or greenhouse manager. Students must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher; applicants with lower grade point averages may be considered if they have otherwise outstanding qualifications or extenuating circumstances.
Seed Companies Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students who have a career goal within the seed industry. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
ALA Century Scholarship
Current undergraduate U.S. or Canadian citizens who have disabilities are eligible for this award. Students must pursue a master’s degree in library science at an ALA-accredited institution. The ALA provides more than $300,000 annually for study in a master’s degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited program.
Harold Bettinger Memorial Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian students who are majoring or minoring in business or marketing with the intent to apply their education to a horticulture-related career business. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Lawrence ‘Bud’ Ohlman Memorial Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students who have the career goal to become a bedding plant grower for an established business. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Eagle Scout of the Year Award
U.S. high school students who are 15 years or older and have been awarded the Eagle Scout Award are eligible for this award. Students must be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout Troop or related group.
Ball Horticultural Company Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. and Canadian college juniors and seniors who are planning a career in commercial floriculture. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher; applicants with lower grade point averages may be considered if they have otherwise outstanding qualifications or extenuating circumstances.
American Legion Oratorical Contest
American Legion is the nation’s largest Veterans agency. Central to its mission is to mentor youth, sponsor wholesome programs, advocate patriotism and promote national security. The American Legion Oratorical Contest is an academic speaking challenge. It teaches Many things. Like key leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws, the ability to think and speak clearly, and an understanding of the duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges of American citizenship. Over $188,000 in scholarships can be …