Foundation Scholarships
For more than twenty years, the Perennial Plant Foundation has been proud to support students through an experiential scholarship for attendance at the Perennial Plant Association’s National Symposium.
Recipients Receive:
- Full access to the PPA Symposium, including education sessions (covering the latest in design, new plants, production, and marketing), tours (public and private gardens, nurseries, and garden centers), and a trade show
- Full single-occupancy accommodations
- $1,000 stipend
- 1-year paid membership to the Perennial Plant Association
- An amazing experience at the Symposium and networking with over 400+ industry experts!
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate students from 2-year, 4-year, or graduate certificate (Canada) programs with a major or minor in horticulture or a related field such as environmental science, landscape architecture, or agribusiness
- Graduate students working on an M.S., M.L.A, or Ph.D. in the above fields
- Recent graduates (eligibility is extended to include December graduates)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Prior PPF scholarship recipients are ineligible at this time
Application:
- Statement of Purpose (300 words or less)
- Describe your career goals and how this scholarship will help you meet them
- College Transcript
- 2 letters of recommendation: one from an academic advisor and one from a perennial industry professional
- Deadline: March 31
- Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2026PPFScholarship