2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

CLUB MISSION STATEMENT

• promote through education the love of gardening among amateurs
• promote the study of horticulture
• protect our native trees, wildflowers, pollinators, and birds
• encourage civic beautification
• engage in activities that are charitable and educational, including without limitation, awarding educational scholarships and grants in furtherance of this mission

ELIGIBILITY

• The club offers financial scholarships to New Hampshire residents preparing for a career in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping,  forestry, plant science, or environmental science at post-secondary institutions.
  • Applicants must be enrolled (or about to enroll) full-time or part-time in an accredited university, college, community college, or technical school in one of the stated fields.
  • Preference is given to applicants with clear career goals and experience (volunteer or paid) related to their chosen field.
  • Environmental science applicants: preference will be given for studying topics related to plant life, such as conservation of local plant species, control of invasive plants, or soil conservation.
  • The club does NOT award scholarships for studying fish and wildlife management.

APPLICATIONS

• Accepting applications and letters of recommendation starting  JANUARY 1, 2026.
• Must be received by the APRIL 5, 2026 submission deadline to be eligible.
• Must be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.
  
• One signed letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, or employer is required.
  • Must be emailed by the person making the recommendation.
  • Written by someone who knows the applicant's work in an area related to their chosen field.
  • Additional recommendations will be disregarded.

LINKS

• Download 2026 SCHOLARSHIP FLYER (PDF)
  
• Download 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (MS Word)
• Email questions, applications, recommendations to [email protected]

AWARDS

• The club determines the amount available for scholarships on an annual basis and has determined the 2026 award will be up to $6,000.
  
  • The total amount may be awarded to one applicant or divided among multiple applicants.
    
  • Factors affecting the decision include the number and merit of qualified applicants received.
    
  • Awards may be used for tuition, books, or other education-related expenses.
    

NOTIFICATIONS

• Applicants will be emailed when their applications and recommendations have been received.
• Award recipients will be emailed in May/June when the review process has been completed.

Accepting 2026 applications January 1st - April 5th