Scholarship Announcements
NEW American Floral Endowment Scholarships Application deadline May 1, 2018. More information.
Virginia Tech Graduate School has several fellowships and other funding opportunities for graduate students (most deadlines are in March). Learn more.
CALS Graduate Teaching Scholar Program for PhD students who want to improve their teaching skills. The program pays for half of a 12 month stipend and all tuition for 3 years. More information.
Due March 15th: Massey International Horticulture Scholarship
Funding and Scholarships
The majority of M.S. and Ph.D. students in horticulture are funded by stipends provided by faculty grants. In addition, teaching assistantships are sometimes available. Students with outstanding academic qualifications may also be eligible for University fellowships. Blacksburg is a highly desirable place to live with a relatively low cost of living, making your stipend more valuable. When you submit your graduate application, you are automatically considered for funding.
Students may also seek their own funding through fellowships, nonprofit organizations, or competitive grants programs such as the EPA’s STAR Fellowship, the WPI, or NSF. For more information on seeking independent funding visit the Graduate School.
Annual Scholarships
Due February 1 yearly: Altman and Ecke Scholarships for MS and Ph.D. students.
Due in March yearly: Massey International Horticulture Scholarship
Virginia Tech Graduate School has several fellowships and other funding opportunities for graduate students (most deadlines are in March). Learn more.
CALS Graduate Teaching Scholar Program for PhD students who want to improve their teaching skills. The program pays for half of a 12 month stipend and all tuition for 3 years. More information.