1. Student must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate ornamental horticulture program or related discipline at a four-year institution, must be currently enrolled in good standing and must carry a full-time compliment of courses at time of application and during the semester the scholarship is granted. 2. Also, student must be in a junior or senior standing at time of application in a four-year curriculum (having completed the first two years and at least two horticulture courses) or a graduate student standing in a horticultural masters or doctoral program. 3. Student must be a resident of one of the 16 SNA states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia) although attendance at an institution within these states is not mandatory. The student must be a citizen of the U.S. 4. For the most recent two years (four years for graduate students), a minimum grade point average of 2.75, based on a scale of 4.0, is required for undergraduate students or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for graduate students. 5. Preference will be given to those applicants who plan to work in any aspect of the industry (including owning their own business) following graduation and those in financial need. 6. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply; however, each is limited to a maximum of 2 scholarship awards.

No entry fee required. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. You must be enrolled at an accredited two-year or four-year college or vocational/technical school during the 2020- 2021 academic year or be a 2020 graduating senior accepted for enrollment in an accredited two-year or four-year college or vocational/technical school. You must have a minimum 2.8 grade point average, on a 4-point scale. You must be a member in good standing of Unity One Credit Union. Employees of Unity One Credit Union, contest judges and their immediate families are not eligible. This is an essay contest and not a lottery. It is void where prohibited or restricted by any law or ordinance.

Students currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student at a college or university anywhere in NM, CO, or TX. Are legal residents of NM, CO, or El Paso County, TX. Have career plans to work with children with special needs (includes but is not limited to: Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Deaf/Blind Education, Allied Health Professions (i.e., Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy) and Mental Health Professions (i.e., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Art/Music Therapy). Have a GPA of 3.0 or better.%u200B%u200B

No minimum GPA. Must have financial need. Must be a high school senior from a qualifying school district. Can attend any accredited school college, university, technical or vocational school. Employees of the Esler Companies and their dependents are not eligible for the Door of Opportunity Scholarship. Qualifying School Districts: Arizona: Phoenix Union High School District. Arizona: Sunnyside Unified School District. Colorado: Denver Public Schools. Colorado: Harrison School District 2. Connecticut: Hartford Public School District. Massachusetts: Worcester Public Schools. Oklahoma: Tulsa Public School District. Pennsylvania: Philadelphia School District. Road Island: Providence Public School District. Texas: Dallas Independent School District. Texas: Fort Worth Independent School District. Texas: San Antonio Independent School District.

Open to graduating high school students, first and second year college students, including Carter's Associates' family members, and also advancing third year college students who are pursuing any outdoor field of study.

Thomas M. Droke established The Lillian Cooper Droke Memorial Scholarship in memory of his grandmother. This scholarship is awarded to a student who is enrolled in college or technical training and who has been diagnosed with a mental illness. Other students pursuing a career in the mental health field may also be considered if no eligible mental health consumer applies.

The Lê Hoàng Nguyên (LHN) Scholarship is intended to provide scholarships to outstanding graduating high school seniors attending college in the upcoming fall semester. Awards are based on academic merit, personal integrity, leadership aptitude, and future career goals. One award will be given each year in the amount of $500 and will be presented to the recipient's university, in the recipient's name upon, verification of enrollment. Mr. Lê Hoàng Nguyên, known philanthropist and businessman, is a long-time Houstonian and a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M University. While at Texas A&M University, Mr. Lê learned many valuable life lessons including the importance of hard work, integrity, camaraderie and loyalty. Wanting to encourage others to share in the experiences and valuable lessons of a college education, he founded the Lê Hoàng Nguyên Scholarship Foundation with the intention of annually awarding the LHN Scholarship to future leaders. Requirements for high school seniors applying for LHN Scholarship: Be a resident of the state of Texas. Be a graduating high school senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Be ranked in the top 10% of graduating high school class. Attend the first semester at an accredited college or university immediately following notification of the scholarship award. Be of Vietnamese descent. Students may be required to participate in an in-person interview.

The Danny T. Le Memorial Scholarship is available to students of Vietnamese descent from the Greater Houston area pursuing further education. The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college students. Each year, one student will receive a one-time scholarship of $2000. Applicants must excel academically, be committed to community service, and have a strong determination to carry through their goals. Requirements: * Graduated or who will be graduating from a high school in the Greater Houston Area * Pursuing a degree at an accredited 4-year college or university * Of Vietnamese descent Successful applicant must demonstrate the following characteristics: * Academic excellence * Compassion and desire to help others * Strong will and determination to achieve your goals Essay Questions: Answer all four essays in one word document and upload along with your online application. Essay #1: What aspect of Vietnamese culture are you most proud of? Describe your first-hand experiences with this aspect and how it has affected your personal growth. (250 words or less) Essay #2: Analyze this quote from the perspective of your life: ?Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.? ~ Theodore Roosevelt. (250 words or less) Essay #3: Ten years from now you are a well-respected senior project leader in charge of developing a life-saving product. What would this product be? Why and how would you go about doing so? (250 words or less) Essay #4: Does money motivate you? Explain. (250 words or less)

An applicant must: Be an undergraduate college student or high school senior. Have a cumulative minimum of 3.0 GPA. Maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credit hours or more per college term. Be a declared major in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematic field of study. Demonstrate passion for STEM subjects, strong moral character, and leadership ability. Reside in the U.S. attend a U.S. university, and be legally declared as a U.S. citizen.

The LSC Promise is a scholarship and community service program that provides two years of last-dollar scholarshipfor a college education at any Lone Star College location and is funded by the Lone Star College Foundation. Must be a resident of Texas, live in the Lone Star College district and qualify for in-district tuition. Must be a graduate of an eligible public or private high school, home school program or GED program. Must be pursuing a first Associate's degree. Complete at least 80 percent of enrolled credit classes each semester. Maintain a minimum 2.0 semester and cumulative GPA.