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 2027 are open from October 1, 2026 to March 15, 2027.

2026 CCMGA High School Scholarship Recipients

Abigail Gage – Blue Ridge High School 5th in Class

Attending: Collin College / transitioning to Texas A&M University

Major: Agriculture Education and Floriculture

Outstanding Achievements and Goals:

• Leadership – BRHS Student Council & Executive Board Treasurer, Created and taught FFA rabbit clinic
• Club Memberships – Life scout/Boy Scouts of America, Volleyball, Texas State Fair arts and crafts 2^nd place
• Agricultural achievements – FFA, floral competitions, plant science coursework, Texas State Floral Assn. Level 1 Certificate
• Work and Community Service – Farm and Ranch Hand, Four Corners Food Pantry, Blue Ridge Resource Center
• Goal – Using her strong work ethic, kindness, and love of learning to inspire others the way mentors inspired her

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Sara Cable – Blue Ridge High School top 10%

Attending: Oklahoma State University

Major: Natural Resources Ecology Management

Outstanding Achievements and Goals:

• Leadership – Camp Counselor, FFA Chapter and District officer, BRHS Student Council member
• Club Memberships – Cross Country team captain, FFA member earning multiple certifications, regional, district and state awards, Lone Star FFA degree and recognition in equestrian sportsmanship
• Agricultural achievements – BETA Club state runner-up, National Qualifier in Marketing and Communication
• Work and Community Service – Farm Hand, McKinney Farmer’s Market booth manager, “Yes We Can” food Drive, 4 Corners Food Pantry, CASA backpacks, Harvest for Hope Food Drive
• Goal – Learning about our fragile ecology and seeing examples of natural systems threatened in her rural area sparked her desire to protect our ecological systems

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