Professional Grounds Management Society Scholarship

Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a resident of MD, VA, or DC
2. Applicant must be a current student of horticulture or a related field.
3. Applicant must be at least in their first year of college or may be recently graduated from high
school (within the calendar year).
4. Applicant must be sponsored by a PGMS member.

What the scholarship selection committee looks for:

• An active student with solid grades,
• Past or current employment in the green industry
• Involvement in the industry with apprentice or professional organizations, such as FFA, 4H,state or county programs,
• Civic projects and outreach programs.
• The committee also looks for any personal development classes and any involvement in sports or
  clubs.

Applying for the scholarship:

All applicants must submit the following to PGMS DC Branch, either by mail or email:
• The completed scholarship application.
• Cover letter. Please include introduction, educational and professional goals, and intent for use
of scholarship funds.
• Current resume. Please include past employment history, awards, and certificates earned.
• College or school transcripts.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation. These should be from an instructor, employer, etc.
• A letter from the PGMS member who is sponsoring the applicant.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1st 2022

Winners Announced: May 1st 2022

More information/Application: PGMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE