Scholarship Opportunities

Here are some scholarship opportunities for horticulture students.  You can't get free money if you don't apply!!!  Applying is easier than you might think!

Mt. SAC Ag Department Scholarships

These scholarships were part of the general campus scholarship application, but the deadline has been extended to April 28 due to a low number of applicants!  Please apply today!

• Harold Breedlove (*Open in general app)
• Matthew Romo Memorial Scholarship
• Orange County Farm Bureau Scholarships (*Open in general app)
• Olin & Jessie Wolfinbarger Family Scholarship (*Open in general app)
• John Marman Memorial Scholarship
• Visosky Weskamp Family Scholarship
• Los Angeles Garden Club Scholarship

* You will need to fill out the general Mt. SAC Scholarship application before you will be able to individually apply for these scholarships.  Contact the Scholarship office if you have trouble.  (909) 274-4457 or scholarships@mtsac.edu.

Horticulture Scholarships from Outside Organizations

These are scholarships from organizations outside of Mt. SAC, but they are specifically for horticulture students.  These scholarships are open to Mt. SAC students as well as students from other colleges.  Apply for all that you might be eligible for!

• Southern California Garden Club Scholarship - $1000 (Postmarked by March 28, 2025)
• California Landscape Contract Association's LEAF Scholarships (Due April 15, 2025)
  • View this video for tips on applying for the LEAF Scholarship 
• Pesticide Applicators Professional Association Scholarship (PAPA) $3,000 (Deadline extended to May 18, 2025)
• American Floral Endowment - various scholarships for floral and horticulture students (Due May 1, 2025)
• California Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) Stanley W. Strew Scholarship - $3,000 (Postmarked by May 2, 2025)

Mt. SAC General Scholarships

These scholarship opportunities are for all Mt. SAC students, and may not be specific to horticulture.  New opportunities are posted regularly.

• Mt. SAC Scholarships - Most Mt. SAC Scholarships are available in Spring, but others come up throughout the year.  It is worth checking!
  • Application instructions for the Mt. SAC scholarships

Conference Scholarship

These scholarships pay for students to attend a conference, rather than providing funding for college.

• Perennial Plant Association National Symposium Scholarship (Applications due March 31, 2025) - The Perennial Plant Foundation will provide $1000 plus full registration and housing for the duration of the Perennial Plant Association's National Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa from July 28 - 31, 2025. 
• Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture (WCISA) 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show (Application deadline extended to March 24) - WCISA will provide $1500 toward travel, registration, and accommodations for the conference.  The conference is titled "Branching Out: Innovations in Arboriculture for a Sustainable Future," and will be held in Tucson, AZ from 22-25, 2025.  Recipients should also expect to volunteer at the conference. 

Scholarship Workshop

If you missed the Scholarship workshop, you can download the PowerPoint here for more information and advice.