Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association Scholarship

Name: Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association Scholarships – Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association

Award Amount: Typically $1,000 per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Kentucky Nursery & Landscape Association offers two scholarships—the Charles E. Wilson Memorial Scholarship and the Dr. Robert McNiel Educational Fund—to support students pursuing education in horticulture, plant sciences, or related green-industry fields. These initiatives are intended to develop future leaders and professionals in Kentucky’s nursery and landscape industry.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Field of Study: Major or area of study in horticulture, plant science, landscape design, nursery management, or a related green industry discipline.
• Residency/Institution: Applicant must be a resident of Kentucky or attending an accredited institution in Kentucky.
• Academic Progress: Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance and commitment to the green industry through coursework or experience.

Application Requirements:

• Completed KNLA scholarship application form.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing academic standing and relevant coursework.
• Résumé or statement describing educational goals, green-industry interests, and how the scholarship will be used.
• Letters of recommendation may be required, typically from instructors, mentors, or industry professionals.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic achievement and promise in horticulture or related green-industry field.
• Demonstrated interest, experience, or career goals in the nursery or landscape industry.
• Quality of the application materials, including statement of goals and industry relevance.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds are paid directly to the student’s institution after enrollment verification for qualified green-industry education expenses.
• The KNLA awards may be available annually and number of recipients may vary based on available funds.

Deadline:

• March

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