Supporting Local Students

The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is pleased to announce that it will be offering four $2,500.00 scholarships this year to four deserving students residing in Barnstable County.

Individuals applying for this scholarship must be pursuing a degree in the field of agriculture, horticulture or a related natural resource field and the scholarship funds must be applied to the payment of tuition or room and board. The application deadline is April 30, 2025.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. He/she must be a current high school senior or enrolled in college majoring in agriculture, horticulture, or a related natural resource field.

2. He/she must be a resident of Barnstable County.

3. The application must be submitted by the approved form (linked on this page) and must be accompanied by a one-page typed statement, the most recent official high school or official college transcript, and three letters of reference.

The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and selects scholarship recipients. College and graduate student award recipients will receive their award upon notification by the Committee. High school student award recipients will receive their award upon receipt of the 2025 fall semester official college transcript showing “good academic standing”.

Questions? Email gardeners@capecod.gov