Notice of scholarship opportunity

The Lake County Master Gardeners are continuing their scholarship program for the 2012-13 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to college and university students who are residents of Lake County. In addition to the majors of horticulture and landscape architecture, majors of forestry, botany (horticulture equivalent), plant pathology, and entomology are eligible as well. Other majors that benefit consumer gardening may be considered if the applicant provides a one-paragraph description of how they will use their major to promote the objectives of the Master Gardeners. The application deadline is February 15, 2012. Application forms are available from university departmental offices or by calling the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service, Lake County Office at (219) 755-3240.