Wright Family of Alabama Scholarship Grant

The Wright Family of Alabama Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in horticulture or related fields. Established by a family-owned greenhouse business, it honors the legacy of overcoming adversity and encourages applicants who plan to work in the greenhouse industry. Eligible candidates must be enrolled full-time in accredited programs and maintain a minimum GPA. Preference is given to Alabama residents and those intending to contribute to the local horticultural community. This scholarship aims to foster the next generation of horticultural leaders.

Wright’s Nursery & Greenhouse, Inc. is a small, family-owned and operated business located in central Alabama. The Wright family has been farming for many generations and began growing plants in the late 1960’s. They grow a diverse selection of annuals, herbs, perennials, tropicals and vegetables that are sold at local independent garden centers throughout central and north Alabama.
The business started from what most would consider a horrific accident. David Wright, Jr. lost his right arm in a farming accident at the age of 14. He now considers it as one of the best things to have happened to him. Without the accident, they would not have started the nursery and greenhouse business, nor would he have had the chance to attend Auburn University where he earned a degree in Ornamental Horticulture and met his future wife, Martha. Their son, Davy and his wife, Heather, now own and operate the farm.

Eligibility

Applicants must
Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in greenhouse, nursery, horticulture 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 fulltime course load at the time of application and during the semesters for which the scholarship is granted
Have at least a sophomore standing in a four year curriculum or senior standing in a two-year curriculum as of the fall semester of scholarship application year, if an undergraduate student (graduate students of any year are also eligible)
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.Previous Wright Family of Alabama Scholarship award winners may apply for the scholarship by submitting a new application form for the year.