Taking Root Scholarship Program
Arborjet “Taking Root” College Scholarship Program Returning Soon
Our scholarship program is now partnering with the National Horticultural Foundation to help students pursue their dreams in plant health care. We are looking for students interested in entering the fields of arboriculture or horticulture.
Ideal candidates should demonstrate prior community engagement and a curiosity to explore plant health care needs, including but not limited to the study of plant pathology, entomology, or chemistry related to invasive insect & disease management, arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture, and landscape architecture.
Applicants should be incoming freshman, sophomores, juniors, or seniors, planning to attend a community college, college, or university in the field of arboriculture, horticulture, or plant health care.
For 10 years, our Taking Root Scholarship has awarded over $100,000 to 54 recipients. We are proud to support the future of the plant health care industry.
Donations to the scholarship fund can be made using the button below. Please specify which endowment you want to contribute to.
Congratulations to our 2023 “Taking Root” College Scholarship Winners!
Taylor Sirois
Taylor Sirois is from Seekonk, MA, and plans to double major in arboriculture, landscape management and ecological forest management at Paul Smith’s College. She has had many opportunities in the industry, including running machinery and chainsaws, pruning, cabling and preservation. This past year, she was tasked with giving an individual presentation to the public where she taught how to safely operate a chainsaw with proper personal protective equipment.
Natneil Zemede
Natneil Zemede is from Oakland, CA, and plans to major in plant pathology in the doctoral program at the University of California, with a focus on the management of invasive insects and diseases. With his major, he aims to contribute to managing the spread of invasive insects and diseases, which have the potential to wreak havoc on vital crops and delicate natural ecosystems.
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