Arborjet’s Taking Root Scholarship Program now accepting applications

Arborjet Taking Root Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for Arborjet’s 2016 Taking Root Scholarship Program. Now in its third year, the scholarship program awards 10 graduating high school seniors with a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or a related major. 

“We are pleased to again offer our Taking Root Scholarship Program to recognize students who have demonstrated achievement in their communities and schools and are dedicated to carving a path and sharing their passions with our industry,” said Russ Davis, president and COO of Arborjet. “We ask parents, educators and the plant health community to come together to help encourage young students to take advantage of our scholarship program and fuel their meaningful educations and careers in this exciting industry.”

Applicants must be graduating U.S. high school seniors planning to major in a forestry course of study or related major for the entire 2016-17 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

The application deadline is June 30.

Interested students can apply at http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/arborjet.