2026 Scholarship Program Information

Scholarship Description:

The Hendricks County Master Gardener (HCMG) Scholarship is a scholarship for students pursuing an education in one of the following:

  • University or Technical School in an Indiana Undergraduate or Graduate School.

  • Students pursuing a Horticulture Degree, Certificate or related Agriculture Field.

Eligibility:

Applicant must be a Hendricks County resident.

Scholarship Amount:

One (1) - $2,000 scholarships awarded directly to the learning institution.

Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Recipient is required to maintain a minimum C GPA, and have a confirmed enrollment at any accredited college, university or technical school in a program of your choice. Previous scholarship applicants may re-apply. Should the applicant drop out of school, the learning institution will be instructed to return the scholarship money to the HCMG. An applicant cannot be a family member (including spouse, brother or sister by whole or half blood, child, step-child, grandchild, great grandchild) of the chairperson who is currently serving on the HCMG Scholarship Committee.

Required Documents:

  • Completed application, including a one-page essay of no less than 200 words, information on clubs, organizations, community and/or civic involvement, and authorization to use name for news media.

  • Two (2) Letters of recommendation from a mentor, teacher, employer, etc.

  • Proof of enrollment to your learning institution.

Scholarship Deadline: 

The 2026 application deadline is April 15, 2026.

Application: 

Download the 2026 Scholarship Application (2026-hcmg-scholarship-application-final.docx), along with the complete eligibility information.