ERIE CO., N.Y. — The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County Master Gardener Program volunteers are pleased to announce the 2023 Cornell Cooperative Extension Erie County Master Gardener College Scholarship. All graduating seniors who reside in Erie County are encouraged to apply. This includes all public, private, and home-school graduating senior students.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be accepted by a recognized, accredited college or university to study horticulture, botany, or a related field. Related fields may include but are not limited to agriculture, entomology, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, forestry, genetics, food technology, landscape design, sustainable agriculture, urban geography, and urban planning. The selected recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,000.00.
Scholarship information and applications may be obtained on the CCE Erie website.
Questions regarding this scholarship can be directed to the Master Gardener Program office at 716-652-5400 ext 150 and sin2@cornell.edu.
Deadline: Applications must be received by Friday, March 31, 2023, by 4:00 pm in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
About Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County (CCE Erie) uses local experience and research-supported solutions to build stronger communities. CCE Erie provides educational programs to county residents in Agriculture and Food Systems; 4-H Youth Development; Nutrition and Community Health; Environment and Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy and Climate Change; and Consumer and Economic Vitality. Currently, CCE offers training and educational programs to support the efforts of our almost 100 Master Gardener Program volunteers.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Erie County