Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Scholarship​ Grant

The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference Scholarship, offered by the North Carolina Native Plant Society, supports students and emerging professionals passionate about native plant conservation. Annually, approximately 20 scholarships are awarded to cover conference costs, promoting education and advocacy for North Carolina’s native plants. Eligible applicants include students, interns, and educators in the environmental field. This initiative has been vital since 1984, fostering knowledge and appreciation for southeastern plant species through the annual conference at Western Carolina University.

Each year in July, Western Carolina University hosts the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference. The purpose of the conference is to increase interest in and knowledge of propagating and preserving native southeastern plant species in the landscape. The Scholarship Program has been an important part of the Cullowhee Conference since the conference began in 1984.
The Scholarship Program is open to applicants with careers in environmental and science education. Approximately 20 scholarships to the Cullowhee Conference are awarded annually to cover full or partial conference costs.
Scholarships are available for:

• Students interested in native plant related fields
• Interns working in native plant related fields
• Beginning professionals (less than 5 years experience in native plant related field
• Educators of K-12 ages in science and environmental studies
• Growers attending Cullowhee for the first time

These scholarships may include the cost of conference registration, room and board, and field trip fees. The Cullowhee Scholarship Committee administers the selection process.

Eligibility

North Carolina Native Plant Society provides scholarship funds for North Carolina students and beginning professionals to attend the Cullowhee Native Plant Conference.