Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship

Eligibility

Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship, with an application deadline in May, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

Susie and Bruce Usrey of Monrovia Growers Inc. in Azusa, CA, established the Susie & Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship 2009. The Susie and Bruce Usrey Education Scholarship is awarded annually to horticulture students. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited landscape horticulture program or related disciplines. Students in vocational agriculture programs will also be considered. Applicants must be currently enrolled in good standing. Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.25, and a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their major. California state residency is not required. Preference will be given to applicants who plan to work within the industry (including nursery operation; landscape architecture, design, construction, or maintenance; interiorscape; horticultural distribution; or retail garden center) following graduation. Previous award winners are eligible to apply for additional funding. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Horticultural Research Institute for more information.