Western Reserve Herb Society Horticulture Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Western Reserve Herb Society
Scholarship Overview
The Western Reserve Herb Society offers scholarships for students studying plant science. The scholarship is available at accredited colleges and universities throughout the United States. Two awards of $6,000 each are offered. Students attending a college or university in Ohio are automatically considered for both the national and Ohio scholarships.
- Two awards of $6,000 each
- Available at accredited colleges and universities across the United States
- Ohio students are considered for both scholarship programs
Eligibility and Selection
Applicants must have completed their sophomore year of undergraduate study, be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, and attend an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 3.2 is required. Preference is given to applicants with rigorous science coursework, exceptional extracurricular experience, and career goals related to areas such as public or nonprofit work, education, sustainability, or research.
- Applicants must be entering or have completed their junior year of undergraduate study.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.
- Relevant coursework, experience, and career goals may strengthen an application.
Application Information
Applicants must submit two personal essays and one letter of recommendation from an instructor. Include your name as directed on each essay and in the recommendation letter’s subject line. Attach the essays using the Choose File buttons on the application form.
- Submit two separate essays.
- Provide one recommendation letter from an instructor.
Personal Essays: Submit two separate essays addressing the following topics. Include your name as the header and in the subject line of each essay.
- Discuss your qualifications for this merit scholarship and what you are doing to achieve your educational goals.
- Describe your career and personal goals after graduation in relation to your academic major.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of recommendation from an instructor. Your name must appear in the subject line of the recommendation.
Transcript Submission
Official transcripts are required for all college courses you have taken. Transcripts must be received by the February 2027 deadline. Ask your college’s Office of the Registrar to send the transcripts electronically or by mail, depending on the institution’s available options.
- Submit official transcripts from every college attended.
- Ensure all transcripts are received by the February 2027 deadline.
Electronic Submission: Ask the Office of the Registrar to email official transcripts to [email protected].
Mail Submission: If your college cannot send official transcripts electronically, ask it to mail them to:
Western Reserve Herb Society
c/o Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44106