Each year, Davey awards $1,000 merit-based scholarships to students in the green industry. To be eligible for an Arbor Grant scholarship, students must be enrolled in a two- or four-year program that focuses on forestry, urban forestry, arboriculture or another green industry field. The 2015 Arbor Grant winners are: Ted King, Alleghany College of Maryland; Danny Metz, Alleghany College of Maryland; Abigail... read more
Arborjet, a manufacturer of tree injection products, named the 10 recipients of its Taking Root Scholarships, which has collectively awarded $20,000 in two years. Each graduating high school senior selected won a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or a related major at an accredited two- or four-year college. “We are delighted... read more
The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) is accepting applications for the 2015 Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) Scholarship awards online through April 15. Since 1972, the CLCA has offered scholarships to college and university students majoring in landscape-related programs. In 1988, LEAF was formed to carry on the tradition of awarding financial aid to deserving students. Any student attending an... read more
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... read more
The Professional Landcare Network Academic Excellence Foundation (PLANET AEF) presented a slew of academic accolades at PLANET Student Career Days, hosted Mach 12-15 by North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. In 2015 alone, PLANET AEF has given a total of $91,100 in awards and scholarships. Adding to that, it bestowed 53 scholarships at a reception, sponsored by Stihl, March... read more
In its 39th year, the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) Student Career Days drew 800 students to North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., last week. Sixty-five teams, including three National FFA Organization high school teams, participated in 27 individual and team competitions. The events included, among others, tree climbing, hardscape installation, wood construction, plant identification, sales presentation, exterior/interior design, irrigation... read more
