Jun 19, 2015

AmericanHort Names 2015 HortScholarsSource: AmericanHort

Six students were selected by AmericanHort to serve as this year’s HortScholars.

The HortScholars Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending two- and four-year colleges and universities. Applicants must major in horticulture or a related field and have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The program’s goal is to provide students with an enriching professional development experience that increases their knowledge, industry awareness and career enthusiasm. Recipients receive a one-year AmericanHort membership.

The 2015 recipients are:
–Sarah Leach Smith: University of Delaware
–Bobby Vance: Virginia Tech
–Madeline Olberg: Purdue University
–Nick Sobecki: Ohio University
–Emily Teng: University of Hawaii
–William Yoho, Jr.: Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

The 2015 HortScholars will attend Cultivate’15, receiving complimentary registration, lodging and meals. At the event, HortScholars will assist the Generation Next Community with events; conduct presentations; attend exhibitions and educational sessions; meet with industry mentors; and network at social events.

For more information, visit www.americanhort.org.