Washington, D.C. and Columbus, Ohio - The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced it is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-2016 school year, according to a press release from HRI.
These scholarships are made possible by seven special HRI endowment funds that aid students who are seeking a lifelong career in horticulture.
HRI will offer the following scholarships in 2015 (applications due May 31, 2015):
- The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship (one, $3,000 scholarship available)
- The Usrey Family Scholarship (one, $1,000 scholarship available)
- The Bryan A. Champion Memorial Scholarship (one, $1,000 available)
- The Susie & Bruce Usrey Scholarship (one, $1,000 available)
- The Spring Meadow Scholarship (three, $3,000 scholarships available)
- The "Muggets" Scholarship (one, $1,500 scholarship available)
- The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship (one, $4,000 scholarship available)
Applications must be completed using the HRI online application form. For complete details, visit the HRI website at www.hriresearch.org.