Apply For A LEAF Scholarship
Below are instructions and a link for the 2010 LEAF scholarship application. The application is designed so that all information can be put on the form. Before filling out the application form, please read the following:
- Any student attending an accredited California community college or state university majoring in ornamental horticulture and taking a minimum of six (6) units is eligible.
- Applications must be typed or printed legibly.
- Personal reference letters should be attached to and returned with this application. Reference letters from your most recent employer, ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, club/activities advisor, or church leader are very helpful in assisting the scholarship selection committee in their selection of recipients.
- Scholarships are available for students who will be continuing at their present college or who will be transferring to a four-year college in the fall of 2010.
- Recipients will receive the actual funding only with official proof of enrollment for the fall semester.
- Completed application forms should be returned to:
LEAF Foundation
1491 River Park Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA, 95815
Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2010. Any information submitted (application information, employment, letters of reference, etc.) may be verified. There will be no extensions and applications will be returned if postmarked after April 15, 2010.
Download Application (PDF format)
In an effort to provide financial support of Horticulture and Green Industry students, LEAF provides individual cash scholarships every year to upper division students. In keeping with our goal of promoting the education of our future professionals, LEAF also provides cash grants to deserving educational programs related to the Green Industry. Our goal is to assist institutions in improving the overall quality of the educational experience. Download Application (PDF format)