Academic Scholarships

In keeping with our emphasis on furthering education, the Collin County Master Gardeners Association awards scholarships for both High School Seniors and TAMU Graduate Students.

CCMGA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

Two graduating high school seniors will each receive a $2,500 CCMGA scholarship. To qualify, applicants must:

• Be verified residents of Collin County and a graduate of a Collin County high school or homeschool.
• Plan to attend a college or university in Texas or a neighboring state (Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas)
• Choose a horticulture-related major such as: Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Environmental Programs, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Leadership & Development, Botany, Entomology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscaping, Sustainable Agricultural Consulting/Sustainable Food Services. 

Application Dates and Instructions

Applications for high school seniors graduating in 2026 are open from October 1, 2025 to March 15, 2026.

2025 CCMGA High School Scholarship Recipients

Ariam Matos Licon - Plano Senior High

Attending: Collin College / transitioning to Tarleton State University

Major: Environmental Engineering

Outstanding Achievements and Goals:

• Leadership – Secretary of AVID Club
• Club Memberships -FFA, Environmental Club, Crochet Club
• High School agricultural classes and AP class in environmental studies
• Community Service/Volunteer - 100 volunteer hours
• Goal - develop programs to protect our planet in less harmful ways

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Savanah Wildman - Anna High School

Attending: Stephen F. Austin

Major: Environmental Science then a Master’s in ecology and environmental restoration

Outstanding Achievements and Goals:

• Leadership - Cheer Captain, FFA President, and Vice President
• National Honor Society and Academic Student Advisory Council
• Community Service/Volunteer- Ruff Paws Rescue Boarding, Angel Tree, My Starving Children, Trash Pickup for Anna FFA, Anna FFA Concession stands
• Goal – Initially, seeking experience as an ecologist. Then, follow my passion and brother’s example, to work in soil and conservational sciences

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Adelynn Friese - Frisco Memorial High School

Attending: Texas A&M

Major: Plant and Soil Sciences & second major in Turf Grass Science.
Minor - Plant Breeding

Outstanding Achievements and Goals:

• Leadership - FFA Vice President, President of Peer Buddy Club
• PTA Sage, National Honor Society
• Community Service/Volunteer - 253 volunteer hours - Best Buddies, Sunday School leader, Student Ambassador
• Goal – Involvement in research bioengineering programs to develop new crops to feed the coming generations