Fannin County Master Gardener Scholarship

Fannin County Master Gardener Scholarship(s) are awarded each year to applicant(s) based on:

  • A course of study related to horticulture – see attached list
  • Activities and leadership both in school and the community

All applications must be submitted through the County Extension office. To be considered, submitted applications must be signed by the applicant, the applicant’s parent or legal guardian, and the County Extension agent.

Application: 2012 Fannin County Master Gardener Scholarship – word

2012 Fannin County Master Gardener Scholarship -pdf

 

 

The scholarship applied for is a minimum amount of $250. The yearly amount is to be determined by a vote of the membership based on the amount in the Scholarship Fund and other available funds.

Applicants must be enrolling or actively involved in one of the following:

Baccalaureate Program – Traditional Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of

Arts (BA) Associates Degree / Technical Certification – Degree or Certification offered in eligible majors/ courses of study and from approved accredited colleges.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a Fannin County, Texas high school and parent or legal guardian must be a Fannin County, Texas resident.
  • Have made formal application to enroll with intent to attend or be currently enrolled in a Texas college, University, Technical school or Institute.
  • Be actively participating in school activities and activities related to the field.
  • Be interviewed by the Selection Committee.

 

Applications are due in the Texas AgriLife Extension Office by April 29, 2011.


Baccalaureate Degree Majors Approved by FCMG:

Agronomy

Environmental Conservation of Natural Resources

Environmental Design

Floriculture

Forestry/Forestry Science

Horticulture

Land Use and Planning

Landscape Architecture

Plant and Environmental Soil Science

Plant Science

Rangeland Ecology and Management

Renewable Natural Resources

Soil Science

Associate Degree/Technical Certification Programs

Biotechnology

Chemical Laboratory Technology

Environmental Health & Safety Technology

Horticulture Technology