TNLA Foundation Horticulture Scholarship Program Grant

The TNLA Foundation Horticulture Scholarship Program, established by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, aims to support Texas residents pursuing education in horticulture and related fields. Since 1966, the program has awarded over 750 scholarships, totaling more than $1 million. The scholarship promotes leadership in agriculture and horticulture, addressing the need for skilled professionals in Texas's Green Industry. Applicants must be high school seniors or college students and demonstrate a commitment to entering the industry after graduation.

Background
A nine-member Board of Trustees plus two staff-appointed positions manage the business of the Foundation. ​
The main purposes of the Foundation are:

• To conduct fundraising activities on behalf of and to support the overall purposes of the Foundation.

To operate exclusively for the purposes of awarding funds to horticulture/landscape students for their continued education and to award funds for research in horticulture/landscape areas of interest in Texas.
TNLA Foundation Scholarship
Since 1966, the Foundation, Texas Association of Nurseries (TAN), and Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA) have awarded 750 scholarships totaling $1,090,050.The Foundation has worked diligently to develop a scholarship program that sustains itself, provides new donors with a meaningful way to contribute, and cultivates applicants while encouraging recipients to identify with the industry.

Eligibility

Applicant must be a Texas resident.
Applicant must be a high school senior or returning college student (including seniors and graduates) pursuing majors related to or supported by the Texas Green Industry, business, or related field if demonstrated as applicable to Horticulture. The applicant must attend an accredited Texas school for the period covered by the scholarship and demonstrate an intent to enter the Green Industry in Texas after graduation.Applicant must include a current copy of their high school and/or college transcripts with their application form*. The transcripts should cover all schools attended, and the most recent semester must be included.If you have completed at least one semester of college and are currently attending college, high school transcripts are not required.Applicant must submit at least two Letters of Recommendation in writing. Recommendation letters must be dated within the last six months. Recommendations can be obtained from the following sources:Member of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA) Most recent employer,Horticultural instructor, professor, or club advisorReligious leader orOther persons qualified to attest to your character and scholastic ability.