Each year, Lake Granbury Master Gardeners award a $2,000 scholarship to a high school senior who is or will attend an accredited Texas college or university and major in horticulture or another agriculture-related field.
Administration
General administration of this scholarship program is under the direction of the Lake Granbury Master Gardener Scholarship Committee. The committee members screen all applications and select the recipients. All applicants will be notified as soon as possible after receipt of the application if they were or were not selected as scholarship recipients. Applicants may be requested to interview with the committee.
Allocation
A maximum of $2000 is allocated for a one (1) year scholarship, $1000 per semester will be awarded beginning the fall semester.
Qualification
The applicant must be a high school senior or college student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. All applicants must intend to major in horticulture, agriculture or a related field. Scholarships will be given to students from Hood County who are attending or plan to attend a college or university within the State of Texas.
Lake Granbury Master Gardener Scholarship Application
The scholarship application is designed for clarity and brevity. Please read each section carefully and completely. If you have any questions please call Texas AgriLife Extension at 817-579-3280. Click here for a copy of the scholarship application.
Instructions:
- The applicant must submit with this form a high school or college transcript. Contact your school early to ensure the transcript is received in time to mail with this application.
- The applicant must be recommended in writing by three people who have known the applicant for the past two years such as: teacher, counselor, club advisor, church leader or employer.
- Completed applications must be received in the Lake Granbury Master Gardener office by the fourth Monday of March.
Re-qualification:
A copy of pre-enrollment for a minimum of 12 semester hours and a copy of grades showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher for the previous semester must be presented by December 30th.