The 8th District Minnesota State Horticultural Society will be awarding two scholarships, one for $500 and one for $250, to a youth graduating from a high school or equivalent.
The Sharon Wildung Memorial Scholarship for $500 is also available. The youth must exhibit an interest in horticulture/gardening and be attending college/technical school after graduating. The youth does not have to pursue a career in horticulture.
Requirements are as follows: must be a graduating senior from the MSHS 8th District (Itasca, St. Louis, Cook, Lake, Koochiching or Carlton counties); must be planning to attend a post secondary school, no restrictions as to course of study or choice of school; must exhibit a past interest in horticultural/ gardening activities such as home indoor/outdoor garden, group gardening projects in 4-H, Scouts, etc. or community gardens; must be sponsored by a member or affiliated garden club in the 8th District MSHS. Completed applications must be received by Feb. 15.
Anyone interested in receiving an application can contact any local garden club or contact Alice Haglund at (218) 290-3094.
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