Scholarship Endowment Funds $30,000 to 12 Students

Atlanta, Ga.-Twelve students from nine southeastern universities were awarded a total of $30,000 through the Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Endowment Fund, administered by the Southern Nursery Association (SNA).

Sidney Meadows was one of the industry's most admired horticultural leaders and a great supporter of student scholarships. The $2,500 awards were presented during the SNA Research Conference luncheon held in conjunction with the association's annual convention and trade show, August 12-14 in Atlanta. A total of $259,000 has now been awarded by the endowment since it was established in 1989.

The 2004 scholarship winners are:

• Travis Milligan, Stephen Austin State University
• Jessica Boldt, University of Florida
• Scott Croxton, Auburn University
• Sarah Blythe, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
• Jake Browder, Virginia Tech
• Jessica Cudnik, University of Georgia
• Marc Frank, University of Florida
• Connie Johnson, Auburn University
• Brian Krug, North Carolina State University
• Charles McElhannon, University of Georgia
• Matthew Nielson, Auburn University
• and Abel Tomlinson, University of Arkansas

The Southern Nursery Association, established in 1899, contributes over $50,000 annually to horticultural research. For further information on the scholarship endowment fund, visit www.sna.org.