John Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant

John Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Tree Fund
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The John Wright Memorial Scholarship, funded by TREE Fund, awards a $5,000 scholarship annually to support students pursuing a career in commercial arboriculture. This non-renewable scholarship is aimed at high school seniors and returning college students, helping them achieve their academic goals without incurring significant debt. Special consideration is given to veterans and active members of the military. The scholarship can be applied for annually and is paid directly to the educational institution.

Overview

The John Wright Memorial Scholarship Program funds one student scholarship per year. This scholarship was established at TREE Fund by Wright Tree Service in honor and memory of its founder, John L. Wright, and his son, John R. Wright. The purpose of this one-year scholarship is to support the arboriculture industry by helping college students interested in commercial arboriculture achieve high academic goals without accumulating burdensome debt. The TREE Fund does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national or ethnic origin. One $5,000 scholarship will be awarded annually, to be paid in two increments, one in the fall semester, one in the spring (Second payment is contingent upon re-enrollment and GPA standards being met). 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 full, after required documentation has been received. Awards may only be applied to tuition expense, and applicants may not request scholarships greater than the anticipated amount of their tuition expense for the academic year in which the grants will be paid.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be high school seniors entering college or community college, or returning college students seeking a first bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree while attending an accredited US college or university. All applicants must plan to enter the commercial arboriculture industry.All of the following criteria must be met to qualify:Pursuing a career in the commercial arboriculture industry;Entering or returning student at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States;3.0 GPA minimum;United States citizen;Employed at least part-time.

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.Applicants may not request scholarships greater than the anticipated amount of their tuition expense for the academic year in which the grants will be paid.