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Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Scholarships


Contact:

Robin Tribbett
Room 207-A, Horticulture Building
Telephone: 765-494-1302
E-mail: tribbett@.purdue.edu


Horticulture and Landscape Architecture students wanting to be considered for the following scholarships (unless otherwise noted) need to have a
Student Reference Form on file in the HLA Student Service Office, HORT 207-A, by February 1.

Award Name Amount Deadline Application Info
C. L. Burkholder Memorial Award of Merit Varies February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current horticulture student body and notified by the Department.
The Robert L. Fuller Memorial Scholarship in Horticulture $3,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current horticulture student body and notified by the Department.
The Robert and Mary Fuller Scholarships in Horticulture $500.00 February 1 Essay and letter of recommendation.
Garden Club of Indiana, Inc. Scholarships  $1,000.00 Students will be invited to apply. Applications sent to eligible candidates by the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Student Services Office.
Laurenz Greene Memorial Scholarships $12,000.00 (includes $2,500.00 Muriel Rumsey Freshman Scholarship) February 1 From Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Student Services Office.
Laurenz Greene Summer Research Scholarships $3,000.00 (plus tuition and fees) February 1 Research proposal and letter from supervisor.
Laurenz Greene Study Abroad Scholarships $2,000.00 February 1 Essay and letter of reference.
The McCarty Family Scholarship Fund $500.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current horticulture student body and notified by the Department.
Michiana Master Gardener's Association Grant $1,000.00 February 1 Application forms available from HLA Student Services Office.
Betty Polanka Scholarship $1,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current horticulture student body and notified by the Department.
Muriel Rumsey Freshmen Scholarships in Horticulture $2,500.00 February 20 No application
The Muriel Rumsey Merit Scholarship $2,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from incoming and current student body and notified by the Department.
The Muriel Rumsey Scholarship in Public Horticulture $1,000.00 Awarded after internship is completed. Applicants must submit a statement describing their internship opportunity and associated accomplishments during that time.
Fred Warren Memorial Scholarship $500.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Sophomore Scholarship $1,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Junior Scholarship $1,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Senior Scholarship $1,000.00 February 1 Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Exchange Student Scholarship $1,000.00 February 1 to apply for coming year. Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Academic Travel Award $1,000.00 February 1 to apply for coming year. Eligible nominees are selected from current student body and notified by the Department.
Wolfe Landscape Architecture Discovery Scholarship $500.00 June 1 Eligible nominees are selected from camp participants and notified by the Department. Camp may not be offered every summer.

Other Scholarships Available to Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Students Through Other Sources

Award Name Amount Deadline Application Info
Henry W. Gilbert Award of Merit     Eligible nominees are selected from current horticulture and landscape architecture students.
Dr. Leslie Hafen/Purdue Horticultural Society Award $250.00-$500.00 Presented fall semester Purdue Horticultural Society
Barney Hobbs Memorial Horticultural Scholarship $750.00 April 1 Hamilton County Master Gardener Assoc., Hamilton County Extension Office, 2003 East Pleasant St, Noblesville IN 46060-3697.
Floriculture Industry Research and Scholarship Trust   Submit on or before May 1 www.firstinfloriculture.org/
scholarships.htm
Frits Loonsten Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,000.00 ($500.00 per semester, freshman year only) May 15 Indianapolis Landscape Association, Executive Secretary, 12439 East 75th Street, Indianapolis IN 46236. Phone (317) 335-3851
Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarships Varies March 30 www.shinodascholarship.org/

 

 

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