It has always been the intention of the Department of Horticulture & Crop Science at The Ohio State University to help our students in all aspects of their education. To do so, we look beyond the classroom. Since the early 1900's, we have offered many scholarships for aiding the education of our students. Today we offer more than 17 scholarships on a yearly basis and many others on a one-time-award basis. These scholarships have been established in a variety of ways and for a multitude of reasons. The award amount varies from scholarship to scholarship as does the criteria for which each recipient is chosen.

Additionally, the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences and the University both offer scholarships to incoming freshman, transfer, and current students.

Scholarship Application

Application forms are available for download or by calling Tom Shockey, Student Services Coordinator, (614) 292-3505. - Download application form

Deadline for 2009 applications - March 13, 2009

Scholarships will be awarded spring quarter for the next academic year beginning autumn quarter. All applications are due by the last day of regularly scheduled classes for winter quarter. Exception - Puderbaugh Scholarship due in January.

Scholarship Descriptions

1. The scholarships and awards are arranged in alphabetical order.
2. Each scholarship listing includes the title of the scholarship, the award amount, and a brief explanation of when, why and how it was established.
3. A list of criteria for each scholarship can be obtained by clicking on requirements.
4. The requirement section should be used to assist you in deciding whether you are a viable candidate for a scholarship.
NOTE: The majority of scholarships give preference to students studying a specific area of Horticulture. Examples being floriculture, pomology and landscape horticulture. This does not imply that students who have not completed coursework in these specialty areas should not apply for a particular scholarship. Individual cases will still be considered.