HRI offers $20K in scholarships

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year through May 31.

The scholarships are made possible by seven HRI endowment funds for students seeking a lifelong career in horticulture.

Scholarships available in 2015 include:

• The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow Jr. Scholarship ($3,000);
• The Usrey Family Scholarship ($1,000);
• The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship ($1,000);
• The Susie & Bruce Usrey Scholarship ($500);
• The Spring Meadow Scholarship (three $3,000 scholarships);
• The “Muggets” Scholarship ($1,500); and
• The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship ($4,000).

Applications must be completed using the HRI online application form. For complete details, visit HRIresearch.org.