Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a resident of Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia who is a full-time student with a minimum 2.7 GPA. Applicant must follow horticulture or landscape as a field of study and be able to demonstrate interest in working in the green industry. Application must be completed online.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Horticultural Research Institute, Inc.'s official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the May 31, 2027 deadline.

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