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The Native Plant Society of Texas is offering two undergraduate student awards: the Dr. Alfred Richardson Undergraduate Scholarship and the Kate Hillhouse Undergraduate Scholarship.
Both scholarships are available to biology, ecology, or related studies, students who will be juniors or seniors at a Texas university or college in Fall 2025, and meet the below criteria:
- The Dr. Alfred Richardson Scholarship is a tuition scholarship funded by an endowment created by Harry and Marilyn Kirk. The award is $2500-$5000 per year for up to two years and will go to a student who plans to pursue an academic or research career focusing on the study, conservation or utilization of Texas native plants.
- The Kate Hillhouse Undergraduate Scholarship is a $2500 award and will go to a student who is planning a career that furthers the use or conservation of Texas native plants. This award is renewable if funds allow.
Applications are now open and and close on March 15, 2025. Scholarship(s) will be disbursed prior to the 2025 Fall Semester. The Grants & Scholarships Committee administers all student awards. For more information or questions about the research grant, please contact [email protected].
Apply at this link https://www.npsot.org/our-work/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Thank you,
Amy Birdwell
Vice President, Education