Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association Scholarship Program

The Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association Foundation will award one scholarship to undergraduate college students pursuing a career in green industry communications such as but not limited to careers working for trade publications, newsletters or companies/marketing agencies that promote the golf course, lawn and landscape, sod and nursery/greenhouse, sports turf or maintenance industries. Students must major or minor in communications or a green industry related field such as horticulture, plant sciences, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, etc., with the intent of using their communication skills as part of a career path. The applicant also must demonstrate an interest in using this course of study in the field of communications on a regular basis. Applicants must submit two references, one academic and one professional. Applicants must also submit their writing or editing sample, one news article published or prepared for publication. This could include a school newsletter, a school project, or a published piece. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.