Up to $10,000 Horticulture Scholarship Available to California High School Seniors

A scholarship of up to $10,000 is available to a graduating California high school senior planning to pursue a college degree in horticulture, and the Acalanes Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), is helping spread the word to local students and families.

The Robert Hunter Swadley Horticulture Scholarship, offered through the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, supports students who plan to major in horticulture at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors, U.S. citizens and California residents, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

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The scholarship may provide full or partial tuition assistance as well as funding for room and board, books, and educational supplies. The actual award amount, up to $10,000, is determined annually based on income generated by the scholarship fund.

DAR membership is not required to apply.

The Acalanes Chapter is reaching out to local schools and educators to help identify students who may qualify. Students interested in growing plants, greenhouse production, nursery management, ornamental horticulture, and other horticultural careers are encouraged to explore the opportunity.

"We would love to see a Contra Costa County student benefit from this scholarship," said a representative of the Acalanes Chapter. "We hope parents, teachers, counselors, and members of the gardening community will help us reach students who might otherwise be unaware of this opportunity."

Applications are now open, and the deadline is January 31, 2027. Students can find additional information and apply online at https://dar.academicworks.com/.

The Acalanes Chapter, NSDAR, serves the Lamorinda area and surrounding Contra Costa County communities. The chapter encourages educational opportunities, historic preservation, patriotism, and community service.

For more information about the chapter, contact acalanesdar@gmail.com.