Purpose

The Georgia Green Industry Association Scholarship Fund was created to promote interest in ornamental horticulture and to encourage the development of outstanding young men and women.

Administration

The scholarships are under the direct supervision of Georgia Green Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors of the Georgia Green Industry Association. The Scholarship Committee screens applicants and selects the recipients. Committee reserves the right to request personal interview of applicants.

Award Guidelines

1. Applicant must have exhibited an interest in pursuing a career in nursery management, greenhouse management, garden center management, landscape contracting or other green industry related areas.
2. Applicant should have a grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate students or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for graduate students.
3. Applicant should be a junior or above.
4. Financial need will be considered by the Committee.
5. Applicant must be a Georgia resident.
6. Choice of school must be approved by Georgia Green Industry's Scholarship Committee.
7. The Georgia Green Scholarship Committee, with the approval of the Board of Directors, reserves the right to cease awarding the scholarship to any individual at any time.
8. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply; however, each are limited to a maximum of 2 scholarship awards.

Scholarship Disbursements

The recipient will receive a minimum $500.00 scholarship if enrolled in a four-year program. Recipients in a two-year program will receive a minimum $250 scholarship. The Scholarship Committee along with the approval of the Georgia Green Industry Association Board of Directors determine the quantity of scholarships and the amount of each scholarship. Applications will be received each year - there will be no automatic or continuing scholarships. Proof of payment of fees for each semester is required before the scholarship is awarded.