Rathmell, James K., Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Horticultural Work/Study Abroad

Typical application deadline: 
May
Page last updated: 
02/14/2011
Contact Phone: 
703-838-5211
Application Deadline: 
May 1, 2011
Contact e-mail: 
afe@endowment.org
weblinks: 
Scholarship Descriptions
Application Form
Funding source home page: 
American Floral Endowment
Applicant Eligibility: 
Graduate
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Must be a student in a horticulture-related field. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Open to US citizens or international students at American institutions

Keywords: 
Agriculture
Green development
International
International students
Landscape Architecture
Plants
Research/field research
Travel
Amount: 
$500-$2000
Funding Abstract: 

Jim Rathmell was a horticulture extension specialist at Penn. State University who promoted communication and cooperation with horticulturists in other countries. A widely published author, he worked with commercial growers to implement many outstanding educational programs.

The Rathmell scholarship is awarded to junior or senior level undergraduates or graduate students who have a specific plan for horticulture work/study outside of the United States.

Type of Funding: 
Award/Prize
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application form, two letters of recommendation, transcripts, and relevant document of travel plans and/or acceptance in a work/study program

Fields of Study: 
Landscape Architecture