Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program Grant

Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Penn-Del Chapter of International Society for Arboriculture
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: March 21, 2026

Summary

The Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to college students in Pennsylvania and Delaware, promoting arboriculture and urban forestry. Scholarships of $3,000 are awarded annually, supporting students enrolled in relevant programs. Applicants must be residents, returning for at least their second year, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. This non-renewable scholarship can be applied for annually, ensuring that students can further their education while fostering a love for shade trees and sustainable practices.

Overview

Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program The Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program 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 in Pennsylvania and Delaware. 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. Scholarship award amounts are $5,000 each. The award is non-renewable but can be applied for annually. All awards will be paid directly to the educational institution attended by the recipient in two equal payments. Mid-year proof of enrollment and a minimum 2.5 GPA is required prior to the second payment. 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.

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 DelawareReturning to their second year of a two-year program or at least their second year of a four-year program at an accredited college or university and be currently enrolled in a major, minor, option, or program of arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, or related field.2.5 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.