Western Reserve Herb Society Scholarship

Scholarships available for the 2026-2027 academic year:
The Western Reserve Herb Society offers Plant Science scholarships. These are open to students who have completed the second/sophomore year of undergraduate study and are enrolled in a bachelor’s degree. The applicants for these scholarships must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or above.

Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication through outside experiences and whose career goals may involve work in areas such as the public or nonprofit sector, education, sustainability, and research.
This horticulture scholarship is open to citizens of the United States who have completed the 2nd/Sophomore year of undergraduate study. The applicant must be attending an accredited college or university and have achieved a grade point average of 3.2 or above.
The scholarship award will be made to the student who demonstrates financial need and plans a career in horticulture and allied fields. The award will be sent directly to the financial aid office for payment toward tuition and books.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate exceptional dedication to horticulture and whose career goals may involve work in areas such as teaching/research, the public or nonprofit sector, or sustainable agriculture.
Required: transcripts, letter of recommendation, 2 essays
Application Information
Personal Essays:
Submit two (2) separate essays adding anything else you consider to be pertinent to this application. Your name should appear as the header and in the subject line for each essay.

In your first essay discuss your qualifications for this merit scholarship and what you are doing to achieve your educational goals.
In your second essay describe your career and personal goals following graduation based on your academic major.

Deadline: February 28, 2027
For application and more information: https://www.westernreserveherbsociety.org/scholarships/