AFDO Scholarships
$2,500
Introduction
In 1981, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) used surplus funds from the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a scholarship program. From that fund the George M. Burditt Scholarship and the Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship were established, each providing $2,500 annually to a deserving student entering their third year of college in the United States. A third $2,500 award, the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship, was added in June 2008 and is also presented annually to a qualified student entering their third year of undergraduate study in the U.S.
Eligibility
Applicants...
Introduction
In 1981, the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) used surplus funds from the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to create a scholarship program. From that fund the George M. Burditt Scholarship and the Betsy B. Woodward Scholarship were established, each providing $2,500 annually to a deserving student entering their third year of college in the United States. A third $2,500 award, the Denise C. Rooney Scholarship, was added in June 2008 and is also presented annually to a qualified student entering their third year of undergraduate study in the U.S.
Eligibility
Applicants...
Usrey Family Scholarship
$1,500
Usrey Family Scholarship — overview
The Usrey Family Scholarship honors a multigenerational dedication to horticulture and leadership in the green industry. Created by the Usrey family, this fund supports students preparing for careers in the green industry and seeks to foster ongoing involvement in the profession. The scholarship continues the family’s history of promoting education, opportunity, and professional development as cornerstones of a resilient ornamental horticulture sector.
HRI Scholarship Program — summary
The HRI Scholarship Program is composed of several donor-established funds, each reflecting specific donor interests. To simplify the process, HRI uses a single common application that allows eligible...
Usrey Family Scholarship — overview
The Usrey Family Scholarship honors a multigenerational dedication to horticulture and leadership in the green industry. Created by the Usrey family, this fund supports students preparing for careers in the green industry and seeks to foster ongoing involvement in the profession. The scholarship continues the family’s history of promoting education, opportunity, and professional development as cornerstones of a resilient ornamental horticulture sector.
HRI Scholarship Program — summary
The HRI Scholarship Program is composed of several donor-established funds, each reflecting specific donor interests. To simplify the process, HRI uses a single common application that allows eligible...
Actuarial Science Scholarship
$1,000
Actuarial Science Scholarship — Overview
We award a one-time $1,000 Actuarial Science Scholarship. The current application deadline is April 30th. The Spring 2025 application period has now closed. We will start accepting new applications again on January 1, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions to be considered:
1. Be entering the senior year of an undergraduate program in actuarial science.
2. Hold a major GPA of at least 3.2 and an overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Have passed a minimum of one actuarial exam and be authorized to work full time in...
Actuarial Science Scholarship — Overview
We award a one-time $1,000 Actuarial Science Scholarship. The current application deadline is April 30th. The Spring 2025 application period has now closed. We will start accepting new applications again on January 1, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions to be considered:
1. Be entering the senior year of an undergraduate program in actuarial science.
2. Hold a major GPA of at least 3.2 and an overall (cumulative) GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Have passed a minimum of one actuarial exam and be authorized to work full time in...
American Floral Endowment Scholarships
$5,000
Introduction
We recognize how costly education can be and want to help. AFE awards more than 30 scholarships each year, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. We’re proud to invest in the next generation of professionals in the industry.
Who is eligible
- You must be preparing for a career in floriculture or horticulture (or a closely related field).
- You must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident, or be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
- You must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. (Certain scholarships...
Introduction
We recognize how costly education can be and want to help. AFE awards more than 30 scholarships each year, with individual awards ranging from $500 to $5,000. We’re proud to invest in the next generation of professionals in the industry.
Who is eligible
- You must be preparing for a career in floriculture or horticulture (or a closely related field).
- You must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or resident, or be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
- You must have at least a 2.0 grade point average. (Certain scholarships...
John Wright Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction
The John Wright Memorial Scholarship provides a single student award each year. Established at the TREE Fund by Wright Tree Service to honor the memory of company founder John L. Wright and his son John R. Wright, the scholarship is intended to help students pursuing careers in commercial arboriculture manage college costs and avoid excessive debt. (For more about Wright Tree Service and the Wright family, see the company’s website.)
Who may apply
To be eligible applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be a high school senior about to begin college or community college, or a...
Introduction
The John Wright Memorial Scholarship provides a single student award each year. Established at the TREE Fund by Wright Tree Service to honor the memory of company founder John L. Wright and his son John R. Wright, the scholarship is intended to help students pursuing careers in commercial arboriculture manage college costs and avoid excessive debt. (For more about Wright Tree Service and the Wright family, see the company’s website.)
Who may apply
To be eligible applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be a high school senior about to begin college or community college, or a...
Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship Program
$5,000
Introduction
The Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship is the TREE Fund’s longest-standing endowed award, created in the original 2002 Declaration of Trust that formed the TREE Fund as a charitable grant-maker. It honors Bob Felix, whose more than 30 years of service to the green industry included leadership roles with the National Arborist Association (now the Tree Care Industry Association). Bob served on the NAA Board of Directors, was elected president in 1972, and subsequently spent 23 years as the association’s executive vice president. This scholarship supports students enrolled in undergraduate or technical college programs who are preparing for professional careers...
Introduction
The Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship is the TREE Fund’s longest-standing endowed award, created in the original 2002 Declaration of Trust that formed the TREE Fund as a charitable grant-maker. It honors Bob Felix, whose more than 30 years of service to the green industry included leadership roles with the National Arborist Association (now the Tree Care Industry Association). Bob served on the NAA Board of Directors, was elected president in 1972, and subsequently spent 23 years as the association’s executive vice president. This scholarship supports students enrolled in undergraduate or technical college programs who are preparing for professional careers...
Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship was created by the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture to support college and university students and encourage women to pursue careers and training in professional arboriculture, urban forestry, and related green industries. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary program where their major, minor, option, or course of study is directly related to arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, forestry, or a closely related field.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: The award is not renewable, but applicants may reapply in subsequent years.
- Use of funds:...
Overview
The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship was created by the Penn-Del Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture to support college and university students and encourage women to pursue careers and training in professional arboriculture, urban forestry, and related green industries. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited postsecondary program where their major, minor, option, or course of study is directly related to arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, forestry, or a closely related field.
Award details
- Amount: $5,000 per recipient.
- Renewal: The award is not renewable, but applicants may reapply in subsequent years.
- Use of funds:...
AIME Henry DeWitt Smith Scholarship
$2,000
Purpose
The scholarship supports advancement of the mineral industries by providing educational assistance in the arts and sciences related to those fields. Its principal aim is to help deserving graduate students in mining, metallurgical, and petroleum-related programs at colleges and universities that grant degrees in mineral engineering.
Award details
- Two scholarships of approximately $2,000 each are awarded annually (final amounts depend on fund performance).
- An additional $500 travel reimbursement is available to each recipient to enable them to personally accept the award at the TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Recipients must attend the conference to receive this travel...
Purpose
The scholarship supports advancement of the mineral industries by providing educational assistance in the arts and sciences related to those fields. Its principal aim is to help deserving graduate students in mining, metallurgical, and petroleum-related programs at colleges and universities that grant degrees in mineral engineering.
Award details
- Two scholarships of approximately $2,000 each are awarded annually (final amounts depend on fund performance).
- An additional $500 travel reimbursement is available to each recipient to enable them to personally accept the award at the TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Recipients must attend the conference to receive this travel...
NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
$20,000
A need-based college scholarship for undergraduates pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research.
Program overview
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) provides financial support to undergraduate students who demonstrate both financial need and a commitment to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research. Recipients may receive up to $20,000 per academic year to help cover tuition, educational costs, and reasonable living expenses. Awards are made for one academic year and can be renewed for up to four years.
In return for each year of scholarship assistance, scholars agree to two paid service commitments within the NIH Intramural...
A need-based college scholarship for undergraduates pursuing careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research.
Program overview
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) provides financial support to undergraduate students who demonstrate both financial need and a commitment to careers in biomedical, behavioral, or social science research. Recipients may receive up to $20,000 per academic year to help cover tuition, educational costs, and reasonable living expenses. Awards are made for one academic year and can be renewed for up to four years.
In return for each year of scholarship assistance, scholars agree to two paid service commitments within the NIH Intramural...
NPCA Foundation Scholarships
$20,000
Overview
For more than 30 years the NPCA Foundation has awarded scholarships to students pursuing studies in civil engineering, architecture, and construction-related programs. These awards support education and career development for individuals preparing to work in the precast concrete sector.
Careers Supported
Careers connected to precast concrete span roles in manufacturing plants, architectural and engineering firms, the specifying community, and the broader construction industry.
Scholarships Available
- Undergraduate Scholarship: Available to high school seniors and current college students who intend to pursue a career related to the precast concrete industry.
- Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship: Supports post-graduate study for...
Overview
For more than 30 years the NPCA Foundation has awarded scholarships to students pursuing studies in civil engineering, architecture, and construction-related programs. These awards support education and career development for individuals preparing to work in the precast concrete sector.
Careers Supported
Careers connected to precast concrete span roles in manufacturing plants, architectural and engineering firms, the specifying community, and the broader construction industry.
Scholarships Available
- Undergraduate Scholarship: Available to high school seniors and current college students who intend to pursue a career related to the precast concrete industry.
- Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship: Supports post-graduate study for...
Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship
$20,000
Intro
Careers connected to precast concrete span a variety of settings, including manufacturing plants, architectural practices, the specifying community, engineering firms and the broader construction sector. To support students pursuing these career paths, scholarship opportunities are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Undergraduate Scholarship
An undergraduate scholarship is offered to high school seniors and current college students who plan to pursue careers related to the precast concrete industry.
Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship
The Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship supports post‑graduate study for individuals preparing for careers associated with the precast concrete field. It is intended for those...
Intro
Careers connected to precast concrete span a variety of settings, including manufacturing plants, architectural practices, the specifying community, engineering firms and the broader construction sector. To support students pursuing these career paths, scholarship opportunities are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Undergraduate Scholarship
An undergraduate scholarship is offered to high school seniors and current college students who plan to pursue careers related to the precast concrete industry.
Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship
The Daneen S. Barbour Graduate Scholarship supports post‑graduate study for individuals preparing for careers associated with the precast concrete field. It is intended for those...
Oregon Nurseries Foundation Scholarship Program
$3,000
Introduction
The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) provides scholarships to students preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields. There are 21 distinct awards, each underwritten by individual donors and OAN chapters, with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Applicants may receive more than one scholarship, and previous recipients are welcome to apply again.
General eligibility notes
- Most scholarships require enrollment in or acceptance to a two- or four-year college program in horticulture or a closely related discipline. Specific degree level, school, or local ties vary by award and are noted below.
- Many awards give preference to applicants...
Introduction
The Oregon Nurseries Foundation (ONF) provides scholarships to students preparing for careers in ornamental horticulture and related fields. There are 21 distinct awards, each underwritten by individual donors and OAN chapters, with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Applicants may receive more than one scholarship, and previous recipients are welcome to apply again.
General eligibility notes
- Most scholarships require enrollment in or acceptance to a two- or four-year college program in horticulture or a closely related discipline. Specific degree level, school, or local ties vary by award and are noted below.
- Many awards give preference to applicants...
