Each spring the CCGGA schedules an Open House & Scholarship fundraising event to raise funds for scholarships. Each participating nursery proudly donates a portion of that day’s sales (mainly plants) to the CCGGA Scholarship Fund. Only High school seniors or currently enrolled undergraduate college students are eligible.
Eligibility
- Must be a California resident.
- High School Seniors and currently enrolled college students who are children of CCGGA Grower Members, including children whose parents or guardians are employees of a member nursery. Note: any major will be accepted in this category.
- High School Seniors and currently enrolled college students pursuing an education in Horticulture, one of the Plant Sciences or Environmental Sciences. Future educators in the plant sciences will be considered.
- Students pursuing plant production, management or research careers are especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Submit the scholarship application
- Transcripts: Submit entire high school and collegiate time periods.(Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but the applicants name must be clearly stated as well as a school reference or website link in footer.)
- Submit two or more letters of reccomendation (From school faculty or member/teacher and/or another adult in the community)
- Submit scholarship essay of 250 or fewer words
We want to you know about you and why you deserve this scholarship. In 250 words or less, please describe your financial needs, what you plan to major in and what your future goals and plans are.
