Deadline to apply for Milton Garden Club scholarships is March 15
The mission of the Milton Garden Club is the beautification of Milton with flowers and horticulture. It also supports student horticulturists through scholarships.
The Milton Garden Club is now accepting applications for scholarships in two categories. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15. Applicants must either be graduating high school seniors pursuing postsecondary education or full-time students attending a college or university in Delaware. They must be legal residents of Sussex County and demonstrate a commitment to the study of landscape or ornamental horticulture; landscape design and architecture; agribusiness marketing and management; plant science including sustainable landscapes, production horticulture, plant pathology, plant biology and genetics, soils and environmental quality; or another similar related field.
Applicants will be judged on the following criteria: financial need; scholastic achievement (cumulative GPA 2.5 or better); community service, leadership and activities in and out of school, particularly as related to chosen field of study; and application appearance, organization and completeness. Students may obtain an application and a list of requirements by visiting the club website below, emailing cmertess@comcast.net or contacting their guidance counselor.
The completed application package should be returned to the school guidance office or emailed to Carol Mertes-Smith, scholarship chair, at cmertess@comcast.net. Applications may also be mailed to: Milton Garden Club Inc., c/o Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 203, Milton, DE 19968; they must be postmarked no later than March 15.
The Milton Garden Club is a 501c3 nonprofit volunteer organization. Funds are raised through various events and contributions. For more information, go to TheMiltonGardenClub.org.
