Arborjet, Woburn, Massachusetts, has commenced its ninth annual Taking Root Scholarship Program, where eligible high school applicants can receive up to $10,000.
The 2022 program will present scholarships to graduating high school seniors looking to pursue a career in arboriculture or plant health care, who also have a passion to study the science and technology to advance the industry.
Ideal candidates should demonstrate prior community engagement and a curiosity to explore plant health care needs. This includes, but isn’t limited to, the study of plant pathology, entomology, chemistry related to invasive pest management, arboriculture, urban forestry, horticulture and landscape architecture.
“We want parents, educators, counselors and the greater tree care community to join us in encouraging young students to transform their ingenuity and passion into a career in this important industry,” says Russ Davis, Arborjet president and CEO. “Through this scholarship program, we recognize dedicated students who are already demonstrating achievement in their schools and communities, and who want to lend their skills and talents to continue to grow our industry.”
Arborjet scholarship program applicants must be graduating U.S. high school seniors planning to major in forestry or a related major for the entire 2022-2023 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.
The application will be open to students from March 8 to May 9. Interested students and educators can find out more about the scholarship on Arborjet’s website.
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