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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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