Since 1992 the Garden Club of Minneapolis has awarded thousands of scholarships to students of horticulture. Any Minnesota student who is currently working towards a degree and career in horticulture, landscaping, or a related professional area, is encouraged to apply. Applicants may be a first-year student at Hennepin Technical College in the Horticulture and Landscape curriculum who expects to graduate in 2026; a first-year student studying Horticulture and Landscape at Hennepin Technical College who expects to graduate in June of 2026; a freshman studying Sustainable Landscape at Central Lakes College in Brainerd who expects to earn an Associate Degree in the spring of 2026; a first-year student studying Sustainable Landscaping Technology at Central Lakes College who expects to graduate in May of 2026; or a sophomore studying Plant Science-Breeding and Genetics at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who expects to graduate fall of 2026. Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from an individual (non-family) with knowledge regarding the applicant's horticultural experience and goals. The letter must be from a college instructor, administrator or advisor knowledgeable about the applicant. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.