LEAF Scholarship

Eligibility

LEAF Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The LEAF Scholarship Program is awarded to students attending an accredited community college or state university and majoring in a horticulture-related program leading to a career in the landscape contracting industry or related fields. Applicants should show sufficient academic progress, work experience and extracurricular activities to demonstrate their intent to become a landscape industry professional. Any student taking a minimum of six units is eligible. Certificate programs are not eligible. Scholarships are available for students who will be continuing at their current college or who will be transferring to another accredited college in the fall of 2025. Three letters of recommendation are required. One of these three letters must be from a current instructor or counselor. The other two can be from a current or recent employer, club/activity advisor, previous instructor or church leader. If reapplying, please supply current letters. Applications may be made through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.