Taking Root Scholarship 2025

Arborjet | Ecologel Announces 2025 Recipient of Taking Root Scholarship

Arborjet | Ecologel is pleased to announce the 2025 recipient of the Taking Root Scholarship: Maria Rumfola, Cornell University.

Ms. Rumfola is a Landscape Architecture student with a passion for applying plant science in community-focused green spaces. From hands-on plant selection projects to revitalization efforts across New York state, her passion and vision will be great assets to our industry.

The Taking Root Scholarship is offered in partnership with the National Horticulture Foundation as an avenue to build the next generation of skilled professionals in arboriculture and plant health care. The program aligns with Arborjet | Ecologel’s mission of promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable tree care practices while supporting the continued growth of the arboriculture industry.

The 2026 – 2027 application is now open, and we invite students to explore this opportunity to apply and become a part of this a growing industry. High school seniors and college students planning to pursue careers in arboriculture, plant health care, landscape architecture, urban forestry, entomology, plant pathology, horticulture and other related fields are encouraged to apply here.

If you or your company would like to support the future of plant health care professionals, please fill out this form to contribute with a tax-deductible donation.

For media inquiries, please email Jacob May: jmay@arborjet.com.

About: Arborjet | Ecologel is a global leader in the plant healthcare industry, delivering innovative products that protect trees, conserve water and provide sustainable solutions for customers. Over the past 25 years, the company has safeguarded millions of trees from insects and disease while developing thorough, field-tested research. With proprietary formulas and equipment, environmental stewardship remains the core mission—keeping people and planet in mind.