Whatcom County Master Gardener Scholarship Information

The Master Gardener Foundation of Whatcom County is offering up to two scholarships at $1000 each to a student who is pursuing or plans to pursue a career in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field.

The student may attend any institution that offers an accredited program leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field.

Each year the Master Gardener Foundation will set aside 10 percent of its income for the scholarship fund. In addition members, family members or others may donate to the fund. It’s our hope that in the future the size and number of scholarships can be increased.

Student Selection Criteria

1. Student must be a resident of Whatcom County.
2. Student must have a High School diploma or GED diploma.
3. Student must plan to or be pursuing a career in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a related field.
4. Student’s financial need will be considered.
5. Student’s grade point average will be considered.
6. Student must be willing to meet with the selection committee for an interview, if requested.

The student is required to:

1. Complete an application (form attached.)
2. Write and attach a typed or printed personal statement, not to exceed one single-spaced page, describing your educational and career objectives, campus and community participation and service, personal and academic achievements, and any other information to be considered with respect to your scholarship application (such as financial need.)
3. Attach a copy of your High School or GED academic transcript for your junior year and fall term of your senior year.
4. Attach two letters of recommendation; one from a teacher with whom you have studied within the past three years, and the other from a person who has knowledge of you and your interest in the area in which you are applying for scholarship.
5. Send the completed scholarship application with the required attachments, postmarked no later than March 31, 2006 to:

   Whatcom County Master Gardener Foundation
   Attn: Scholarship Committee
   1000 North Forest Street, Suite 201
   Bellingham, WA 98225-5594
   

Scholarship Application