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Taking Root in Arborjet's 2015 College Scholarship Program05-20-15 | News

Taking Root in Arborjet's 2015 College Scholarship Program

Arborjet is seeking applicants for its 2015 "Taking Root" Scholarship Program. Scholarships will help promising high school seniors pursue careers in the arboriculture industry.

In an effort to help students to fulfill their dreams of entering careers in the arboriculture industry, Arborjet is seeking applicants for its 2015 "Taking Root" Scholarship Program.

Again this year, 10 graduating high school seniors will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in Forestry, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related major at an accredited two-year or four-year college.

The company is committed to giving promising high school seniors the financial support they need to pursue careers in the growing arboriculture industry. The opportunities for this next generation are numerous given that plant and tree care industry professionals are employed by private companies, the federal government, utilities, municipalities, universities and more.

"Through Taking Root Scholarship Program we recognize dedicated students who have already demonstrated achievement in their communities and schools, and who plan to bring their skills and talents to our industry," said Russ Davis, president and COO. "Parents, educators and the plant health care community were instrumental in helping us award scholarships to our inaugural group of recipients last year."

Applicants for the program must be graduating U.S. high school seniors who plan to major in a forestry course of study or related major for the entire 2015-16 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university.

Interested students and educators can find out more and apply directly at https://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/arborjet. The application deadline is June 30.