Nov 26, 2024
HRI names 2024 Bigelow scholarship recipient

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has named Dante Filadoro as the 2024 recipient of the Timothy S. and Palmer W. “Bill” Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship. The scholarship, established in 1988 by the Bigelow family, supports students from New England pursuing horticulture careers.

Dante Filadoro, a junior at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst, as the 2024 recipient of the Timothy S. and Palmer W. "Bill" Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship. — Dante Filadoro. Photo courtesy of HRI.

Filadoro, a junior at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst, is working toward a degree in Turfgrass Science and Management after earning an associate degree in Landscape Contracting. He is also an active member of Alpha Tau Gamma, an agricultural fraternity, and participates in local community service projects, including landscaping cleanups at fire and police stations.

Patricia Bigelow, president of Bigelow Nurseries, Inc., expressed support for Filadoro’s selection, saying, “We could not be more delighted to support Dante Filadoro with this scholarship. His dedication to both his studies and community service embodies the values we hold dear at Bigelow Nurseries.”

The scholarship reflects the Bigelow family’s commitment to fostering the next generation of horticulture professionals, with preference given to students planning careers in the nursery and landscape industry.

To learn
more about HRI’s scholarship program, including the Timothy S. and Palmer W. “Bill” Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship, visit HRI Scholarship Application and Resources.