Scholarships
Each year, Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundations awards a variety of scholarships to Ontario residents pursuing a career in landscape and horticulture.
Scholarships are available to registered apprentices and students enrolled in accredited post-secondary institutions.
All scholarships are awarded based on individual criteria and subject to availability. Applicants must reside in Ontario. All other applications will not be reviewed.
NOW OPEN:
2024 Scholarship Applications
Deadline: June 30, 2024
Select a scholarship below to view the corresponding criteria.
Post-Secondary Scholarships
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$1000 - Five $1,000 scholarships for first-year full time students entering a horticultural program at an accredited college or university.
Criteria - Candidates must complete the application form and provide a two-page essay on why you want to enter the horticultural industry. Include your interests and experience in the horticulture industry in your essay, and enclose your updated high school transcript.
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$1,000 - Available to full time students entering the final year of a horticultural degree or diploma program, or any other program of benefit to the horticultural industry, at university, college or polytechnic institute.
Criteria - Candidates will be chosen based on transcripts and a two paragraph essay on why they entered the horticultural industry and what they see as their future in the industry. Transcripts must accompany application.View the full program details.
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The Cullen Family Scholarship Fund is to be used to encourage and inspire leadership qualities in students who have a passion and enthusiasm for the landscape horticulture industry.
The scholarships will be awarded to contribution-oriented candidates who possess integrity, honesty, perseverance and initiative and who care about their fellow students, teachers, community and industry. Students currently enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs can apply for a variety of scholarships to promote education in the landscape and horticultural sector.
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$1,000 - Available to secondary students entering the first year of a full-time post-secondary ornamental horticulture program of an accredited educational institution.
Criteria - Candidates will be chosen based on transcripts and a two-page essay on why they want to enter the horticultural industry. Transcripts must accompany the application.
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$1,000 - Available to secondary students entering the first year of a full-time post-secondary ornamental horticulture program of an accredited educational institution.
Criteria - Candidates will be chosen based on transcripts and a two-page essay on why they want to enter the horticultural industry. Transcripts must accompany the application.
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$500 - This scholarship has been introduced to honour and recognize the contributions made by Mr. Tony DeGroot and Mr. John Hensbergen, as new immigrants to Canada. It also commemorates their revolutionary concepts with Landscape Ontario and their hard work in the landscape-horticultural industry. This scholarship was created in recognition and in consideration of the sacrifices new immigrant families make in their journey to Canada.
The award will be made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee to contribution-oriented candidates who care about their family, fellow colleagues, their community and the industry itself.
Criteria - The scholarship is open to students entering their first year (or any other year) of post-secondary landscape or horticultural program (or a landscape maintenance and lawn care related program) at an accredited university, college or polytechnic institute (or accredited educational institution).
In addition to the scholarship application candidates must provide:
Legal documentation, such as birth certificates, that indicate that the candidate is either a first or second-generation permanent resident (and/or Canadian citizen) born from immigrant parents.
A short essay (approximately 500 words) describing their family’s history prior to arriving in Canada, their life since immigration, and their connection to the industry.
A copy of the most recent educational transcripts.
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$1,000 - Available to a full-time, post-secondary student who exhibits an interest in native plants and their use in the landscape.
Criteria - Eligible students must be enrolled in a horticultural or landscape-related program at an Ontario college or university. Other programs that include areas of study that are beneficial to the horticultural industry will also be considered.
The candidate must have an interest in native plants and their use in the landscape, demonstrated by a letter from an instructor and/or an employer.
In addition to the application applicants must also include:
• A letter of recommendation from an instructor and/or an employer describing the applicant’s interest in native plants and their use in the landscape
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$1,000 - Available to up to two (2) students entering their first or second year of Turfgrass Management (DTM) at the University of Guelph.
Criteria: Applicants should provide the following:
• School transcript
• Two-paragraph essay describing their interest and passion for the turf industry
• Letter of recommendation from the course instructor -
$500 - Available to one student per year.
Criteria - Available to a full-time student entering their final year of the Horticultural Program at Humber College.
Must have an interest in pursuing property maintenance.
Applications must include:
A letter of recommendation from a teacher in the program;
Post-Secondary transcripts.
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$1,000 - Awarded to the candidate that best exemplifies the qualities that build trust in the profession of horticulture.
Criteria -Available to full-time students enrolled in any post-secondary landscape or horticultural program.
Candidates must be nominated by their teachers, with a letter citing specifics that reflect the candidate’s character and behaviour.
Transcripts must accompany the application.
Supporting reference letters from fellow students and/or employers are helpful.
* Only one application per university or college is accepted for this scholarship.
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$1000 - As part of Unilock’s commitment to helping create extraordinary outdoor spaces that people can enjoy for generations to come, this scholarship recognizes students who appreciate the collaborative team effort that brings these projects to fruition.
Criteria: Available to a student enrolled in a full-time approved post-secondary school program pertaining to design and its relationship to the built environment.
Along with the scholarship application, the applicant must submit:
A short essay (maximum 400 words) outlining the importance of good communication in facilitating collaboration between the client, designer, suppliers and contractor in the creation of extraordinary outdoor spaces.
Students should seek to touch on the importance of collaborative communication throughout the project development process, from inception to completion, and ideally use examples from their own experience.
Two letters of reference
A current resume.
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Available for students enrolled in an approved post-secondary school program pertaining to design.
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$1,000 - Available to a student enrolled in a “green industry” program as it relates to one or several of the Association’s industry sector groups.
Review and selection of the recipient will be by the Waterloo Chapter Board of Directors.
Criteria - The applicant must be a member of the Waterloo Chapter including family (children or grandchildren), an employee of a member company or family of employee and attending an accredited college or university.
Apprenticeship Scholarships
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$600 - Five $600 scholarships for students in a horticulture apprenticeship program at an accredited college or university.
Criteria - In addition to the scholarship application candidates must provide:
A two-page essay on why they wish to enter the horticultural industry, including their interests and experience.
*Note: Confirmation letter of acceptance on school letterhead must be provided prior to the scholarship being sent to the recipient.
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$500 - The recipient will be chosen by the course coordinator.
Criteria -Intended for a mature student in their first or second-year apprenticeship program at Fanshawe College.
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The Peter Olsen Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship for an entering, basic-level horticulture apprenticeship student and a scholarship for an entering, advanced-level student.
Postgraduate Scholarships
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$1,000 - Available to a student entering a PhD or Masters program in Horticulture or Landscape Architecture at an accredited Ontario university.
Criteria - The award is based on the overall average.
In addition to the scholarship application the applicant must provide:
School transcripts
A two-paragraph essay on why they entered the horticultural industry and what they see as their future in the industry.
Upper Canada Chapter Scholarships
Created by the Upper Canada Chapter of Landscape Ontario, the Upper Canada Chapter Scholarships support individuals from diverse backgrounds pursuing post-secondary education in horticultural-related fields.
In addition to the $1000 award for each scholarship, recipients have access to professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and industry-related events. Mentorship programs will be available to provide guidance and support throughout their educational journey.
Dan Clost Scholarship
Lisa Purves-Smith Scholarship
Esmonde-White Scholarship
Each scholarship is named after individuals who have significantly contributed to the advancement of horticultural education and awareness.
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Scholarships are available to registered apprentices and all post-secondary students enrolled in accredited horticulture programs lasting more than one year who reside in the geographic boundaries of the Upper Canada Chapter Region. (view map in new tab).
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In addition to the application form, all applicants are required to provide an essay describing the following:
• Why do you wish to pursue a career in horticulture?
• How do you plan to use your current education or training to develop your career?The essay should demonstrate your interest in horticulture-related fields and show that you possess strong leadership skills. Please include examples from personal experience such as:
• Volunteer and/or professional experience. (Example: 4H, youth group, public service)
• Continuing education in horticulture-related fields.*Proper consideration is given to mandatory 40 hours of community service
Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications!
Deadline June 30, 2024
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