Agriculture Technologies - Scholarships
| Division and Foundation Scholarships | |||
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility Criteria | How to apply |
| Agriculture Technology Fee Waiver | Amounts vary | Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average, declare horticulture as major, and must be carrying at least six credit hours for the semester they are applying | Complete and submit the application and supporting documentation by the deadline |
| Ag VIP | $500-$1,200 per semester | Must be a participant in the Ag VIP program or have participated in your high school’s FFA program, or demonstrate completion of a high school project related to agriculture. Recipient must earn at least six credit hours each semester at OSU-OKC and be pursuing horticulture; eligibility for scholarship based on student need and not solely on academic performance | Complete and submit the application and supporting documentation by the deadline |
| Ed & Lorraine Reynolds Endowed Scholarship | Amounts vary | Recipient must earn at least six credit hours each semester at OSU-OKC and be pursuing horticulture; eligibility for scholarship based on student need and not solely on academic performance | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Office by the deadline date for consideration. |
| Oklahoma Golf Course Superintendent's Scholarship | Two scholarships provided by the Oklahoma Golf Course Superintendent's Association annually | Must be declared a turfgrass management major and seeking a career in the golf course management field | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Department |
| Turfgrass Management Endowed Scholarship | Amounts vary | Must be enrolled at OSU-Oklahoma City and pursuing a degree in Turfgrass Management; Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the semester for which the scholarship is to be awarded; Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; Selection preference will be given to those students who are members of state and national turfgrass management-related associations. | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Office by the deadline date for consideration. |
| Swede Elmborg Scholarship | Amounts vary | Must be full-time student with at least 12 hours completed toward a horticulture degree, be a horticulture major, have at least a 3.0 grade point average and is encouraged to give explanation/reason for financial assistance | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Office by the deadline date for consideration. |
| Total Environment Endowed Scholarship | Amounts vary | Must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours toward a Horticulture Degree. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours in the semester for which the scholarship is awarded. Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Selection preference will be given to those students with a current study emphasis in Plant Production, Landscape Contracting or Landscape Design. Primary consideration will be given to those students with a demonstrated financial need. | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Office by the deadline date for consideration. Write a thank-you letter to donor and submit a copy to Scholarship Committee Chair. Attend OSU-OKC donor appreciation events as requested. |
| Industry Scholarships | |||
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility Criteria | How to apply |
| American Society of Landscape Architects-Oklahoma Chapter | A $500 to $1,000 scholarship will be awarded | Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all subjects, completion of 12 credit hours in landscape design/landscape architecture; monies must be utilized in a landscape design/architectural degree program | Complete and submit Application Part A and Part B which is available at the OSU-OKC Horticulture Department; visit website for more information |
| CHS Foundation Mini-Grants | Amounts vary | Must be a campus-sanctioned club/organization and have an agricultural-related focus; club/organization may receive only one grant per academic semester; advisor must be listed as a contact; and regular and ongoing club expenses are ineligible | Click here to complete and submit an electronic application; questions can be directed to (800) 814-0506 or info@chsfoundation.org; grants will be awarded on an ongoing basis - there are no submission deadlines |
| Davey Foundation Arbor Grant Program | $1,000 | Must have at least a 2.5 grade point average, enrolled as a full-time undergraduate at a selected technical school, college or university, and recommendations from instructors and financial needs will be major considerations | More information located here; deadline is September 30 |
| Garden Writers Association Foundation Scholarship | It is given annually in the amount of $500 | Full-time or part-time post-secondary students, including technical schools and community colleges, majoring in horticulture, plant science or journalism with an interest in garden communications | Complete application and attach personal statement, a minimum of two writing/photography samples, a supporting letter from applicant's advisor/major professor/department head, and an official transcript; visit website for more information |
| Golf Course Superintendents Association of America | Amounts vary | Must be pursuing careers in the golf course industry, future turfgrass researchers and educators, children and grandchildren of GCSAA members, and foreign students studying in the U.S. | For more information, contact Mischia Wright, senior manager of development, at 800-472-7878 ext. 4445 or visit here; deadline is June 1. |
| Irrigation Association Education Foundation | Amounts vary; numerous scholarships available | Visit Irrigation Association Education Foundation for details | Visit website for more information. |
| National Garden Clubs, Inc. | Thirty-five advanced annual scholarships in the amount of $4,000 | Criteria is described in the application packet available in the OSU-OKC Horticulture Department, located at 400 N. Portland Ave. | Please visit the website for application and information on submitting, dates, etc. |
| Oklahoma Horticulture Society Scholarship | Amounts vary | Must be a horticulture student enrolled in areas of landscape architecture, landscape contracting, greenhouse or nursery production, turf management, floriculture, horticultural therapy or related field; be current resident of Oklahoma for at least one year | More information and application is located here. |
| Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association | A $500 scholarship is awarded annually | Must be a full-time student pursuing a horticulture major at OSU-OKC and have at least a 3.0 grade point average | Submit completed application to the Horticulture Department; visit website for more information |
| Perennial Plant Association Scholarship | Amounts vary | Must declare horticulture or related field as major or minor, have at least a 3.0 grade point average, have at least one semester remaining following term applying for | More information here. |
| Perfect Plants Scholarship | $1000.00 awarded annually | Applicants must be an incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior enrolled full or part time into a course of study at a community college or university leading to a career in the horticultural industry. A 3.0 or above GPA is required of the applicant. | Complete and submit the application the application and supporting documentation by the published deadline https://myperfectplants.com/scholarship-application/ |
| Sports Turf Managers Association | Amounts vary | Applicants are judged on academic preparation, grade point average, experience in sports turf management, references provided by student advisors and previous/current employers, contributions to their school, department, and organizations as well as career objectives | Complete application and include a certified copy of college transcript and a biographical essay (300-500 words); for more information, visit here; deadline is October 15 each year. |
For all Agriculture Technologies scholarship information and applications, call Bonnie Skaggs at (405) 945-3358 (bonnie.skaggs@okstate.edu) or come by the Horticulture office.