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Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

Horticultural Research Institute, Inc.

In 2002, the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. established a scholarship in honor of Mr. Akehurst which aims to help students pursue a career, degree or profession in the nursery and landscaping field.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.70
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four year institutionBe enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is grantedHave a minimum grade point average overall of 2.7 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 in their majorHave at least a junior standing in a four-year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year.
  • Residence:
    Be a resident of one of the three MANTS member states: Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia.
  • College:
    Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two or four year institution
  • Major/Career:
    Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Personal essay
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Recommendations may come from a student advisor, instructor, employer, or business associate and must be submitted directly from the recommender to HRI through our online application system (https://app.wizehive.com/appform/closed/hrischolarships)
  • Other Materials:
    Required Materials: general contact information, statement of financial need, personal essay, resume, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation

Contact Information

  • Phone: (614) 487-1117

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