The CANERS Foundation, the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers Endowment for Research and Scholarship (CANERS) has funded over $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing careers in horticulture. The Scholarship Committee has selected the following college and high school students to receive scholarships in 2017.
College awards:
- Timmy Klittich, Cal Poly, SLO – Past Presidents Award
- Irene Andrade-Barrios, American River Community College
- Allana Childs, Cal Poly SLO
- Helene Dondero, Cal Poly SLO
- Roy Gomez II, Merced Community College
- Edward Kim, Fullerton College
- Gage Willey, Cal Poly SLO
High school awards:
- Sage Drohan, Escondido High School
- Mikayla Payton, Merrill F. West High School
- Miria Ramos, Pajaro Valley High School
- Saul Reyes, Hanford West High School
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