Kenneth Black Student Bursary Scheme Grant

The Kenneth Black Student Bursary Scheme, offered by the Hardy Plant Society, supports individuals studying or working in horticulture. Awards range from £100 to £1,000 and include yearly membership to the Society. Applications are accepted year-round, and decisions are made within two weeks. The bursary promotes knowledge and conservation of hardy plants, honoring Kenneth Black's legacy as a dedicated gardener. Financial support can cover travel, conferences, and projects related to hardy plants.

Based on its Charitable Objects, the Hardy Plant Society offers grants through the Kenneth Black Bursary Scheme to those working in, or studying, horticulture. Bursaries are awarded on merit and must be used for the purposes of the applicant furthering their knowledge and understanding of hardy plants and/or their conservation.
An award is between £100 and £1,000 and includes complimentary membership to the Hardy Plant Society for the year in which the award is made. There are no application deadlines, they are accepted throughout the year, and we aim to make a decision within two weeks of one being received.
Kenneth Black worked as a gardener for Enfield Council. In 2009 the Hardy Plant Society received a generous donation from his estate. The Kenneth Black Bursary Scheme was created in recognition of this great generosity and to promote the development of those working with hardy plants.

Eligibility

We will consider an application if…You are studying or working, including in apprenticeships, in horticulture.
Your study/work involves hardy plants.…and you need financial support for…Travelling to further your knowledge of hardy plants away from your place of work or study, e.g., botanical gardens, noteworthy gardens, or National Collections in this country or abroad.
Attending conferences; symposiums; workshops
Short course fees and some help towards college and university fees
A project that involves hardy plants but does not fit into the above categories, e.g., creating a community sensory garden.
Equipment or books that are not supplied by your employer or educational establishment.

Ineligibility

We do not…Make awards for travel costs between home and the place of work or study.Give grants to improve the applicant’s general finances.Make awards for designing and building show gardens.