The Master Gardener Scholarship, which awards $2,000 to a Kent County student who will be attending an accredited college or university to study Agriculture and Natural Resources is now open.
“This scholarship is open to anyone who has been a Kent County resident for at least two years prior to applying,” Master Gardener Coordinator Megan Pleasanton said. “High school seniors and college students are welcome to apply. Previous winners and home-schooled students may also apply”
In order to apply, students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale. They also must be planning to attend college or university
“The application must include the following a 100+ word essay about education and career goals,” Pleasanton said. “The student must provide a listing of extracurricular clubs or activities, awards and honors received, and hobbies and interests. Two letters of recommendation from non-family members are required. An academic reference is preferred as part of the letters of recommendation.”
Students must provide an official transcript from your current school. High school seniors, a college or university acceptance letter, if received, must be included.
“The applications will be judged on the GPA, the appropriateness of the field of study, letters of recommendation, leadership activities, and community involvement,” Pleasanton said. “The deadline for the application is Thursday, April 30, 2026.”
The application can be found online. Anyone with questions can contact Pleasanton Master Gardener Coordinator Delaware State University Cooperative Extension via email or call 302.857.6438
