Scholarship Opportunities

Here are some scholarship opportunities for horticulture students.  You can't get free money if you don't apply!!!  Applying is easier than you might think!

Horticulture Scholarships from Outside Organizations

These are scholarships from organizations outside of Mt. SAC, but they are specifically for horticulture students.  These scholarships are open to Mt. SAC students as well as students from other colleges.  Apply for all that you might be eligible for!

• Desert Green Linn Mills Scholarship - $500 - Applications are due September 20th, 2024.
• Street Tree Seminar Scholarship - $500 - $1,500; due November 1, 2024.
• National Horticulture Foundation – Various scholarships, due January 15

Mt. SAC General Scholarships

These scholarship opportunities are for all Mt. SAC students, and may not be specific to horticulture.  New opportunities are posted regularly.

• Mt. SAC Scholarships - Most Mt. SAC Scholarships are available in Spring, but others come up throughout the year.  It is worth checking!
  • Application instructions for the Mt. SAC scholarships

Conference Scholarship

These scholarships pay for students to attend a conference, rather than providing funding for college.

• Desert Green Conference - October 17-18, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.  The Fortier Excellence In Education travel scholarships cover registration and meals for the conference.  

Scholarship Workshop

If you missed the Scholarship workshop, you can download the PowerPoint here for more information and advice.