Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship Program Grant

Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tree Fund
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 29, 2025

Summary

The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship supports female students in Pennsylvania and Delaware pursuing studies in arboriculture or urban forestry. Offered by the TREE Fund, this scholarship aims to empower women in the field and promote tree care awareness. Eligible candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be returning to their second year of study. Applications are accepted from January 15 to March 15, 2026, providing an opportunity for aspiring arborists to advance their education.

Overview

NOTE: TREE Fund will accept applications only between January 15 and March 15, 2026. The Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture Scholarship, established by the Penn-Del Chapter of ISA, provides financial support for university and college students through scholarships to foster a greater appreciation of shade trees and promote the science and practice of professional arboriculture by women. Applicants must be enrolled in a major, minor, option, or program related to the practice of arboriculture and urban forestry at an accredited college or university. The TREE Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national or ethnic origin.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All of the following criteria must be met to qualify:Resident of Pennsylvania or DelawareFemaleReturning to the second year of a two- or four-year program at an accredited college or university and be currently enrolled in a major, minor, option, or program of arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or urban forestry2.5 GPA minimum

Ineligibility

Current trustees of the TREE Fund or any member of the family of any such trustee are ineligible to receive scholarships from the TREE Fund.A student may apply for both the Fran Ward Women in Arboriculture and Horace M. Thayer Scholarships, but no student may receive both scholarships concurrently.