Gardening Nonprofit Offers Scholarship To Students Pursuing Horticultural Science Fields

Press release from Batavia Chamber of Commerce:

BATAVIA, IL — Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners have announced the continuation of their scholarship program. Graduating high school students who plan to pursue a career requiring an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Horticultural Science fields such as Agriculture, Botany, Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, and Land Management may apply.

The scholarship amount is $2,000 and applicants must currently reside within the boundaries of Batavia Public School District 101. The application must be completed and submitted to Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners by Friday, March 27, 2026, and will be notified by email by Monday, April 27, 2026. The financial award is for education tuition and shall be paid directly to the institution the recipient will be attending. Applications can be obtained by visiting bataviaplaindirtgardeners.org or emailing bataviaplaindirtgardeners@gmail.com.

“Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are honored to be able to help further the education of a Batavia student,” said Tim Westfall, club president. “The organization promotes a love of sustainable gardening and the natural world through education and volunteerism. This scholarship helps fulfill that mission.”

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners, a 501(c)(3) organization, supports and conducts educational and informational activities that promote gardening, and supports the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary and other community projects related to gardening and native plant preservation. BPDG provides a network wherein gardeners can share their expertise and further a strong and growing interest in gardening.

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners is open to all people interested in gardening. For more information, see our website, or contact us at bataviaplaindirtgardeners@gmail.com.

This press release was produced by Batavia Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.