Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship Grant

Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Horticultural Research Institute
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: May 07, 2025

Summary

The Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship, established in 2009 by the Usrey family of Monrovia Growers Inc., supports horticulture students in California state universities. This annual scholarship aims to foster the growth of the green industry by assisting students who are dedicated to landscape horticulture or related fields. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to those planning to work in the industry post-graduation.

Overview

Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc. in Azusa, CA, established the Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship 2009. The Usrey family considers graduating students in horticulture to be the lifeblood of the green industry. The scholarship is awarded annually to horticulture students enrolled in a California state university or college. Monrovia is committed to enhancing the beauty and value of the North American landscape - one garden at a time. By producing the strongest plants in the industry, they offer peace of mind and quality assurance that stands behind each and every Monrovia plant.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered be currently enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted have a minimum grade point average overall of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a scale of 4.0 in their major be a student enrolled in a California state university or college. California state residency is not required.Previous Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship award winners are eligible to apply for additional funding.