Feb 24, 2017

AFE’s Spring Meadow–Proven Winners Scholarship Recipients Named

Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced the the three recipients of the 2017 Spring Meadow–Proven Winners Endowment Fund Scholarship. Each student received $3000 in scholarship funding to achieve their educational goals.

This year’s winners are:

• Brandon Miller, a graduate student at Iowa State University, working toward his Master’s degree in horticulture;
• Justin Schulze, a student at Oregon State University, working toward a graduate degree in ornamental plant breeding; and
• Nicholas Robinson, an undergraduate student at the University of Connecticut majoring in horticulture.

Dale & Liz Deppe, who established the Endowment Fund within HRI in 1999, believe that bright, well-trained, and qualified people are essential to the green industry.

“Our team has been blessed by this industry and the mentors who’ve helped us along the way. That’s why we are pleased to award these scholarships. They are a core part of our personal desire to encourage emerging professionals,” said Deppe. “It’s gratifying to support these particular students in such a direct way.”In addition to scholarships, the Spring Meadow–Proven Winners Endowment Fund supports horticultural research. So far, their fund has provided $140,000 for scholarships and research since 1999.

Companies or individuals who are interested in establishing a scholarship or research legacy are encouraged to contact Jennifer Gray, HRI Administrator, at 614.884.1155 for details.