Benjamin C. Blackburn Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be New Jersey residents. They must be enrolled in the Landscape and Horticultural Technology Program at County College of Morris and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If awarded the scholarship, the recipient will be expected to to give a 10-minute speech on his or her horticultural interests and goals at the Arboretum's annual meeting. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the April 2, 2027 deadline.

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