Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship Grant

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship, established in 1988 by the Bigelow family, supports New England students pursuing careers in horticulture. This scholarship honors Timothy Bigelow and his father, Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. It aims to foster growth in the nursery and landscape industry by assisting students enrolled in accredited programs, emphasizing the importance of education in horticulture for future industry development.

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. The scholarship was dedicated initially to one of the family's children, the late Timothy Bigelow. At Palmer W. "Bill" Bigelow's death, the name of its creator was added.
The Bigelow family considers student scholarships the most important commitment the horticultural industry can make to ensure the growth and development of the nursery and landscape industry.

Eligibility

Applicants must

be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate landscape/horticulture program or related discipline at a two- or four-year institution be enrolled in good standing and carry a full-time complement of courses at the time of application and during the semesters that the scholarship is granted
be a resident of one of the six New England states (although attendance at an institution within these states in not mandatory):Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
have senior standing in a two-year curriculum (having completed the first year), junior standing in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years), or a graduate student standing.
have a minimum grade point average of 2.25 based on a scale of 4.0, or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for a graduate student

Ineligibility

Previous Timothy Bigelow Scholarship award winners are not eligible for additional funding.