Horticultural Science
Horticulture has been defined as the culture of plants for food, comfort and beauty. A more precise definition can be given as "The cultivation, processing, and sale of fruits, nuts, vegetables, ornamental plants, and flowers as well as many additional services". It also includes plant conservation, landscape restoration, soil management, landscape and garden design, construction, and maintenance, and arboriculture. In contrast to agriculture, horticulture does not include large-scale crop production or animal husbandry.
Horticulturists apply their knowledge, skills, and technologies used to grow intensively produced plants for human food and non-food uses and for personal or social needs. Their work involves plant propagation and cultivation with the aim of improving plant growth, yields, quality, nutritional value, and resistance to insects, diseases, and environmental stresses. They work as gardeners, growers, therapists, designers, and technical advisors in the food and non-food sectors of horticulture. Horticulture even refers to the growing of plants in a field or garden.
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Matching Horticultural Science Colleges
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Four or more years; Public; $28,991 average out-state tuition; $9,709 average in-state tuition |
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Four or more years; Public; $27,320 average out-state tuition; $6,535 average in-state tuition |
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Kansas State University
Four or more years; Public; $25,560 average out-state tuition; $9,489 average in-state tuition |
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Oregon State University
Four or more years; Public; $29,456 average out-state tuition; $10,065 average in-state tuition |
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University of Florida
Four or more years; Public; $25,694 average out-state tuition; $4,477 average in-state tuition |
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Iowa State University
Four or more years; Public; $24,136 average out-state tuition; $8,324 average in-state tuition |
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Auburn University
Four or more years; Public; $30,240 average out-state tuition; $10,080 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Horticultural Science Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Vocational Scholarship ProgramUnitedag |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of... View Scholarship Details |
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Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) ScholarshipGreater Wayne County Foundation, Inc. |
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award $19,000 |
deadline March 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Blosser Brothers (Lee and John) Scholarship is available to graduating seniors at Smithville High School. You must be majoring in agriculture and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to students with physical disabilities. There is no limitation on the field of study for students with disabilities. View Scholarship Details |
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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be... View Scholarship Details |
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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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National Day of the Cowgirl ScholarshipDurango - Rocky Brands |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports... View Scholarship Details |
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Agricultural Advancement ScholarshipFarm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement |
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award $10,000 |
deadline January 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial FundShiawassee Community Foundation |
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award $8,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Kris Marie Kulhanek Memorial Fund is available to graduating seniors and past graduates from Shiawassee RESD high schools. You must be planning to study agri - science to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban ForestryGarden Club of America |
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award $7,500 |
deadline January 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe GCA Zone VI Fellowship in Urban Forestry is available to graduate students studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry, or related courses of study with a special interest in the urban forest. View Scholarship Details |
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Bieberdorf Memorial ScholarshipOklahoma State University-College of Ag. Science and Natural Resources |
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award $7,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionBieberdorf Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Oklahoma State University. You must be majoring in horticulture or landscape architecture with a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Horticultural Science Related Majors
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
