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 quality, 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 2025 scholarships are now being accepted. Please complete the form to start your application.
2025 CCMGA Scholarship Application Form
2024 CCMGA High School Scholarship Recipient
MADELINE GONZALES
Graduate of McKinney Boyd High School
Attending Collin College
Major: Agricultural Education
Hi! my name is Madeline and I'm from McKinney Texas and go to McKinney Boyd High School. I didn’t grow up around agriculture whatsoever, but joining FFA has completely changed my life! I have a strong love for animals and plants and enjoy crafting a lot.
I currently serve as my FFA chapters Vice President and I’ve participated in multiple events and contests that revolve around floral design such as the Collin County Jr. Livestock show where I exhibited my floral arrangements. I've participated in the Horticulture CDE for FFA, and been an active Floral Design student for 3 years now. Flowers have always had a special place in my heart and I'm so grateful to have received the chance to be more involved in not only the horticulture industry but also the Agriculture industry. In FFA I've raised both market and breeding rabbits and a market swine. I’m also very involved in my community in which I've volunteered over 100 hours for 2 years in a row now.
I plan on attending Collin College and then transferring to Texas A&M Commerce to receive a degree in Agricultural Education to become an Ag teacher! My goal is to educate others on how important agriculture is, just as I was taught through FFA.
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