Scholarship Description:
The Hendricks County Master Gardener (HCMG) Scholarship is a scholarship for students pursuing an education in one of the following:
- University or Technical School in an Indiana Undergraduate or Graduate School.
- Continuing Adult Education
- Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree or certificate in horticulture or in a related agriculture field.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a Hendricks County resident.
Scholarship Amount:
2 - $2,000 scholarships awarded directly to the learning institution.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
Recipient is required to maintain a minimum C GPA, and have a confirmed enrollment at any accredited college, university or technical school in a program of your choice. Previous scholarship applicants may re-apply. Should the applicant drop out of school, the learning institution will be instructed to return the scholarship money to the HCMG. An applicant cannot be a family member (including spouse, brother or sister by whole or half blood, child, step-child, grandchild, great grandchild) of the chairperson who is currently serving the HCMG Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship Deadline:
The 2023 application deadline is April 15, 2024.
Application:
Download the 2024 Scholarship Application along with the complete eligibility information.
Required Documents:
- Completed application, including a one-page essay of no less than 200 words, information on clubs, organizations, community and/or civic involvement, and authorization to use name for news media.
- Two (2) Letters of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, employer, etc.
- Proof of enrollment to your learning institution.