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Usrey Family Scholarship Grant

Horticultural Research Institute Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • be a student enrolled in a California state university or college.

Geography

  • 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

Other requirements

  • 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

Overview

The Usrey Family Scholarship, established in 2001 by Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc., supports horticulture students in California state universities or colleges. This scholarship reflects the Usrey family's commitment to nurturing the next generation of professionals in the green industry. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an accredited horticulture program, maintain good academic standing, and demonstrate a passion for working in the horticultural field after graduation.

Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc. in Azusa, CA, established the Usrey Family Scholarship in 2001. 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.

Eligibility

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 requiredPrevious Usrey Education Scholarship award winners are eligible to apply for additional funding.

What Horticultural Research Institute Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
13
Total given
$420K
Median grant
$33K
Range
$15K–$40K
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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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Fields of Work

  • Education

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