Phil Kozel Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Ohio Green Industry Association
Overview
The Ohio Green Industry Association (OGIA) sponsors the Phil Kozel Memorial Scholarship Program to support emerging professionals in landscape, nursery production, and related horticulture fields. Scholarships are merit-based and awarded for achievement in relevant academic and vocational pursuits. Funds are available to both college students and high school FFA members who plan to continue study in green industry disciplines. The program aims to encourage career development and education within the state’s green industry.
Description: Merit-based scholarships supporting landscape, nursery production, horticulture, and related fields.
Eligibility: College students majoring in relevant fields and high school FFA students planning to pursue a two- or four-year program in a related subject.
- Program supports both college and high school FFA applicants.
- Scholarships are awarded based on merit and achievement.
- Focus is on landscape, nursery production, horticulture, and related green industry fields.
Available Scholarships
OGIA provides multiple scholarship tiers to recognize varying levels of achievement and need. The highest award is the OGIA President’s Scholarship, followed by several OGIA Scholarships for college students and two awards reserved for high school FFA members. Award amounts differ by category and are distributed to qualifying applicants each year. Deadlines vary by applicant type.
Award Value: One $3,000 President’s Scholarship; several $2,000 OGIA Scholarships; two $500 High School FFA Scholarships.
Application Timeline: College scholarships have a December deadline; High School FFA scholarships have an October deadline.
- $3,000 for one outstanding college candidate.
- $2,000 each for several qualifying college students.
- $500 each for two high school FFA recipients.
Scholarship Applications
Applicants should select the application that matches their current student status—college or high school FFA. College applicants are automatically considered for both the President’s Scholarship and the standard OGIA Scholarships when they submit the college application. High school FFA applicants must apply by the earlier October deadline to be eligible for the FFA awards. All applications are reviewed on merit and achievement in related fields.
Description: Separate applications for college students and high school FFA candidates; college applicants are considered for multiple awards through a single submission.
Application Timeline: College application deadline: December. High School FFA application deadline: October.
- Choose the application that matches your student status.
- College application covers consideration for both $3,000 and $2,000 awards.
- Review is merit-based across all categories.
College Student Application
College applicants are eligible for consideration for the OGIA President’s Scholarship and the OGIA Scholarships. Applicants should be majoring in landscape design or management, nursery production, horticulture, or another related green industry field. The college application deadline is in December each year. Selection emphasizes academic achievement, commitment to the green industry, and demonstrated merit.
Eligibility: Enrolled college students studying landscape, nursery production, horticulture, or a related green industry field.
Award Value: One $3,000 President’s Scholarship and multiple $2,000 OGIA Scholarships awarded to qualifying college students.
Application Timeline: Deadline: December.
- Applicants considered for both $3,000 and $2,000 scholarships via the college application.
- Fields include landscape design/management, nursery production, horticulture, and related areas.
- Selection based on merit and achievement.
High School FFA Application
High school FFA members may apply for one of two $500 scholarships awarded to students planning to pursue related studies at a two- or four-year institution. Eligible areas of study include landscape or nursery production, horticulture, plant science, or other green industry subjects. The application deadline for FFA candidates is in October. Awards recognize students who have demonstrated interest and commitment to continuing education in the green industry.
Eligibility: High school FFA students planning to pursue related study at a two- or four-year institution.
Award Value: Two $500 scholarships awarded to qualifying FFA candidates.
Application Timeline: Deadline: October.
- Two $500 scholarships available to high school FFA applicants.
- Intended for students pursuing landscape, nursery production, horticulture, plant science, or related fields.
- Deadlines and award criteria are merit-based and time-sensitive.