Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Horticulture Research Institute
Overview
The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was established in 1988 by the Bigelow family to support students from New England pursuing careers in horticulture. The award was originally dedicated to the late Timothy Bigelow; following the passing of Palmer W. “Bill” Bigelow, his name was added to the scholarship title. The Bigelows view funding students as a vital investment in the ongoing vitality and advancement of the nursery and landscape sectors.
Award
One scholarship is offered, with a maximum value of $4,500.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year institution in an undergraduate or graduate program in landscape, horticulture, or a closely related field.
- Be in good academic standing and registered for a full-time course load at the time they apply.
- Be a resident of one of the six New England states (attendance at an in-state school is not required): Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont.
- Have achieved senior status in a two-year program (i.e., completed the first year), junior status in a four-year program (i.e., completed the first two years), or be enrolled as a graduate student.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate applicants, or at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for graduate applicants.
- Preference will be given to candidates who intend to work in any facet of the nursery industry after graduation (including those who aspire to own their own business) and to applicants demonstrating financial need.
- Previous recipients of the Timothy Bigelow Scholarship are not eligible to receive this award again.