Funding Amount

$2,500 or varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship

Funder: West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (WVNLA)

Geographic Scope: West Virginia, primarily serving West Virginia University students

Focus Areas:

  • Horticulture majors

  • Landscape architecture majors

  • Agriculture business students

  • Students pursuing careers in the green industry
  • Eligibility:

  • Students enrolled at West Virginia University (primary focus)

  • Majoring in horticulture, landscape architecture, or related fields

  • Good academic standing/grades

  • Demonstrated work ethic and practical experience in the field

  • Strong letters of recommendation from professors and employers

  • Involvement in student activities and the horticulture/landscape industry
  • Award History:

  • 2012: $2,500 per recipient (two awards given)

  • 2014-2020: Recipients awarded scholarships (amounts vary)

  • Multiple recipients per year are common
  • Background: The scholarship recognizes and supports deserving horticulture and landscape architecture students pursuing careers in the green industry. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, work experience, professor recommendations, and demonstrated commitment to the field.

    Contact: West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, wvnla.org

    Notes: Scholarship applications are available through the WVNLA website under "Scholarships" section.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application procedures are not fully described in the available website content. Based on scholarship winner profiles, applicants typically must:

    1. Submit a Scholarship Application that includes:
    - Personal background and interest in horticulture/landscape architecture
    - Academic record/transcript
    - Work experience and employment history
    - Career goals and aspirations
    - Description of how the scholarship funds will be used (tuition, fees, living expenses)

    2. Obtain Letters of Recommendation from:
    - Professors and instructors
    - Current and former employers
    - WVNLA members who have worked with the applicant

    3. Submit Required Materials:
    - Completed application form
    - Written narrative describing background, experience, and goals
    - Academic documentation

    Suggested Next Steps: Contact WVNLA directly through their website at wvnla.org or through their "Scholarships" page for complete application guidelines, deadlines, and submission instructions.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    agricultureeducation

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