Scholarships
You are qualified for consideration for all college, departmental, and WSU scholarships by completing the WSU scholarship application. If you choose Horticulture or Landscape Architecture as your major area of interest, your completed application will be sent to our department so that you will be considered for additional scholarships, if available. Horticulture and Landscape Architecture scholarships do not require a separate application form.
The deadline to apply for all WSU, CAHNRS, and departmental scholarships is January 31 of each year.
Departmental Scholarships |
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Name of award |
Hort |
LA |
Grad |
Other |
| Harold T. Abbott Award in Landscape Architecture | Yes |
Students majoring in landscape architecture | ||
| Victor B. Allison Memorial Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Priority to HLA graduate students, then seniors with an interest in viticulture | |
| Capitol District Scholarship of the WA State Federation of Garden Clubs Honoring Helen R. Mantz | Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture | ||
| Chinook District Scholarship of the WA State Federation of Garden Clubs | Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture | ||
| Patrick Greenside Memorial Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture and active in the Horticulture Club | |
| Horticulture Club Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Students active in the Horticulture Club |
| W.M. Iritani Memorial Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Students with interest in the potato industry | |
| Eldred L. Jenne Research Scholarship | Yes |
Graduate students in horticulture | ||
| Gerry and Mac Macney Scholarship in Environmental Horticulture | Yes |
Students with an emphasis in environmental horticulture | ||
| Ralph Sundquist Scholarship in Horticulture | Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture | ||
| Robert E. Thornton Graduate Fellowship | Yes |
Yes |
Graduate students in horticulture | |
| WA State Federation of Garden Clubs Scholarships | Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture | ||
| WA State Federation of Garden Clubs in honor of Landscape Architecture | Yes |
Students majoring in landscape architecture | ||
| Harold E. Williamsen Floriculture Scholarship | Yes |
Students majoring in horticulture with an interest in ornamental (environmental) horticulture | ||
| Horticulture Development Fund | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Funding available for students enrolled in the HLA department |
Viticulture & Enology Program Scholarships |
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Name of award |
Hort |
LA |
Grad |
Other |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle V&E Scholarship | Yes |
Students seeking a degree in the V&E program | ||
| Walter J. Clore Endowed Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Students pursuing a career in the small fruits industries interested in Concord grapes | |
| Jean Thornton Ferguson Graduate Fellowship in V&E | Yes |
Yes |
Students pursuing an advanced degree in the V&E program | |
| Seattle Chapter Les Dames d'Escoffier Scholarship | Yes |
Student who is a Washington resident studying V&E | ||
| Dean Tucker/Anthony's Restaurant Graduate Fellowship | Yes |
Yes |
Fellowship to fellows assigned to Chateau Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor in Viticulture | |
| V&E Scholarship | Yes |
Students seeking a degree in the V&E program | ||
| Western WA Fair Association Annual V&E Scholarship | Yes |
Students studying V&E | ||
| FOR MORE V&E SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, visit the WSU Viticulture and Enology website.
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College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) ScholarshipsThere are numerous scholarships available from CAHNRS. To be eligible, you must pursue a major within the College. The scholarships listed below are specifically available for Horticulture majors. |
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Name of award |
Hort |
LA |
Grad |
Other |
| J. De Weerd Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Potato Research | Yes |
Yes |
Graduate students studying potatoes | |
| General Dillingham Produce Industry Scholarships | Yes |
Students studying fruits and vegetables | ||
| Bill Foeppel Memorial Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Students majoring in plant sciences and potato crops | |
| Scott B. Hambelton Memorial Scholarship | Yes |
Students pursuing a career in the tree fruit industry | ||
| Ralph and Irene Moltzau Scholarship | Yes |
Students interested in horticulture; if available, a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity | ||
| North Central WA Fieldmen's Association Scholarship | Yes |
Yes |
Juniors and above majoring in tree fruit production from Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, or Grant County | |
| Harold W. and Joanne Vaughn Endowed Scholarship | Yes | Students in CAHNRS, with preference to students in horticulture | ||
More scholarships
Washington Wine Industry Foundation Scholarships
The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for college and university students studying viticulture and/or enology. The scholarship awards will range from $500 to $3000. Apply by June 1. For more information, visit their website.
American Floral Endowment Intern Scholarship Programs
Vic and Margaret Ball Floriculture InternshipsTraining is available at floriculture production greenhouses within the U.S. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, interns receive a cash scholarship ranging from $1,500 to $6,000.
Mosmiller InternshipsInternships are for 10 to 16 week periods at a retail florist, wholesaler, or allied trade company. Interns are paid by the employer during the training and upon successful completion of the program requirements, receive a $2,000 cash scholarship.
The application deadlines are March 1 and October 1 of each year. For more information, visit the American Floral Endowment website (www.endowment.org).