FNGLA is committed to lighting the path for the next generation of Florida's Horticulture industry.
Below is a list of available scholarships offered through the National Horticulture Foundation and FNGLA's chapters:
Industry Scholarships
James H. Davis Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Eligibility: Applicant must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, senior planning to attend a community college, college, university or other program in Florida. The student must enroll full-time in a horticulture program or related field with the intent to graduate in that field. A 2.0 (C) or above grade point average is required of the applicant. Scholarships are based on financial need. Award recipients are eligible to reapply for scholarship annually.
About: The James H. Davis Memorial Scholarship fund was created to encourage students to pursue careers in Florida’s horticulture industry and related pursuits by providing financial assistance for undergraduate, or other advanced education programs in Florida.
The intent is to provide career paths for qualified students in need of financial support to gain expertise and experience, earn post-high school degrees, and become active members and leaders in the horticulture industry.
National Horticulture Foundation General Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Who Can Apply: Incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student planning to attend a community college, college, university or other post graduate program.
Eligibility: Applicant must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student planning to attend a community college, college, university or other post graduate program. The student must enroll full-time in a horticulture program or related field with the intent to graduate in that field. Applicant must maintain an above average grade point of 2.5. Award recipients are eligible to reapply for scholarship annually.
About: NHF's scholarship program was established to encourage undergraduate and graduate students of Horticulture/Marketing to follow a career path in the growing and marketing of foliage.
Bob Hoskins/Sandy McDougald Horticultural Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Who Can Apply: Resident of Palm Beach, Broward, Okeechobee, Martin, St. Lucie or Indian River counties enrolling in a horticulture or related field program with a vocational school, community college, four-year university degree program, or graduate school.
Eligibility: Applicants must have resided for one year in the above listed counties and demonstrate acceptance or enrollment into a horticulture or related field with a vocational school, community college, four-year university degree program, or graduate school. Each scholarship selection is based upon academic excellence and a demonstrated desire for a career in horticulture or related fields. Must maintain a minimum cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.5. Award recipients are eligible to reapply for a scholarship annually.
About: The Bob Hoskins and Sandy McDougald Scholarship was established by the Palm Beach Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) to commemorate the dedication, enthusiasm and many years of service contributed to the horticultural industry by Bob and Sandy. Numerous industry members have generously supported the fund to help educate each new generation of industry professionals.
Living Legend Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: APRIL 16
Who Can Apply: Graduates of Miami-Dade County high schools entering, or currently attending, a college or university full time pursuing a degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field.
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to any student entering or currently attending college or four-year college or university, and is a graduate of a Miami-Dade County high school. Student must be pursuing a degree in horticultural sciences, landscape architecture, or other related agricultural field. Student must also have 2.5 (B) or above grade point average (GPA). Student may re-apply annually as long as he/she maintains a 2.5 GPA. Student must also maintain full-time status as a student to be eligible for scholarship.
About: The purpose of the Living Legend Scholarship is to encourage students to pursue careers in the horticulture industry.
FNGLA Manasota Chapter Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: APRIL 27
Who Can Apply: Florida residents pursuing a career in horticulture who are enrolled as a full-time horticulture student, or in a horticultural work study program.
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to any qualifying student with established residency in Florida, but first preference will be given to students from Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto counties. Applicants must have an interest in pursuing a career in horticulture and plan to continue to work or teach in the horticulture industry in Florida.
Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time horticulture student at an institution of higher learning recognized by the scholarship committee, or must be enrolled in a work study program that will directly benefit the horticulture industry of Florida.
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $2,000.
Recipients must reapply each year for continuation of the scholarship and maintain higher than a 2.0 GPA.
About: The purpose of this scholarship is to offer financial assistance to students, teachers, or others the scholarship committee may deem appropriate to benefit the horticulture industry in Florida.
FNGLA Northeast Chapter Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15 AND JUNE 15
Who Can Apply: Residents of St. Johns, Duval, Clay, Nassau or Baker counties who are incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students planning to attend a community college, college, university or other post graduate program in Florida.
Eligibility: The primary goal of the FNGLA Northeast Chapter Scholarship Fund is to support the continuing education of graduating high school seniors who will join a college program of study in horticulture, or related agricultural field, including agricultural education, horticultural sciences, or environmental sciences, with the intent to graduate in that field.
Applicant must be a current resident in the following counties: St. Johns, Duval, Clay, Nassau, or Baker. Intended college of choice must be in the state of Florida, but not limited to the previously stated counties. Applicant must be enrolled full-time and may be an incoming college freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student planning to attend a community college, college, university or other post-graduate program
Applicant must maintain a current GPA of 3.0.
Award recipients are eligible to reapply for scholarship annually.
About: The FNGLA Northeast Chapter Scholarship is considered twice a year in January and June.
FNGLA Royal Palm Chapter's Past President Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 15 AND OCTOBER 15
Who Can Apply: Students whose permanent residence is in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County will have first priority.
About: The Royal Palm Chapter Scholarship Fund has been established to offer assistance to students studying horticulture or related fields.
Eligibility: Students whose permanent residence is in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry or Lee County will have first priority. Up to $1,000 is awarded each spring and fall.
Taking Root Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
About: The Taking Root Scholarship is open to students enrolled in accredited arboriculture or horticulture programs.
Eligibility:
Applicants should have a desire to pursue a career in arboriculture or plant health care, with a passion to study science and technology to advance the industry.
Ideal candidates should demonstrate prior community engagement and a curiosity to explore plant healthcare needs.
This includes, but is not limited to, the study of plant pathology; entomology or chemistry related to invasive insect and disease management; arboriculture; urban forestry; horticulture, and landscape architecture.
Billy Barwald Memorial Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
Selection Criteria:
1. Have resided prior to enrollment in horticultural program within the boundaries of one of the following Florida counties: St. Johns, Duval, Clay, Nassau or Baker. Intended college of choice must be in the state of Florida, but not limited to the previously listed stated counties for a minimum of one year.
2. Maintain a minimum cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.5.
3. Student must be enrolled full-time in a college horticulture program or agriculture-related field with the intent to graduate in that field.
About: The Billy Barwald Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Billy Barwald, owner of the Flying Dragon Citrus Nursery in Jacksonville, FL, is awarded to one recipient per year for their outstanding achievements inside and outside of the school system.
The Billy Barwald Scholarship was established in 2016 by the Northeast Chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) to commemorate Billy’s dedication, enthusiasm and many years of service in the horticultural industry.
This scholarship is considered only once per year in January.
Award recipients are eligible to reapply for a scholarship annually.