The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce it is accepting scholarship applications for the 2014-2015 school year.
These scholarships are made possible by seven special HRI endowment funds that aid students who are seeking a lifelong career in horticulture. HRI and its member firms consider graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry.
Applications must be completed using the HRI online application form. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2013. For complete details visit the HRI website.
HRI is pleased to offer the following scholarships in 2014 (applications due May 31, 2014):
- The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship (one, $3,000 scholarship available)
- The Usrey Family Scholarship (one, $1,000 scholarship available)
- The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship (one, $1,000 scholarship available)
- The Susie & Bruce Usrey Scholarship (one, $500 scholarship available)
- The Spring Meadow Scholarship (three, $3,000 scholarships available)
- The "Muggets" Scholarship (one, $1,500 scholarship available)
- The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship (two, $2,000 scholarships available)
For detailed information on each scholarship fund, visit HRI’s quick guide here.
