Annual Award
Up to $10,000 per year split across freshman and sophomore years. Award amounts vary based on available funds and number of qualified applicants.
Join the INLA
Scholarships
Investing in
the next
generation.
The Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund (INEF) awards up to $10,000 per year to students pursuing careers in horticulture and landscape.
Program overview
INEF Scholarship.
The Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund provides financial support to students enrolled in horticulture and landscape programs at Indiana universities.
Vincennes &
Purdue
Students must be enrolled at Vincennes University or Purdue University in horticulture, landscape architecture, or closely related programs.
Minimum "C"
Average
Applicants must maintain a minimum "C" average. Application deadline is May 15 annually. Recipients are selected by the INEF scholarship committee.
Recent Scholarship Recipient: Rachel Zelt (2021) — Congratulations to Rachel Zelt, the 2021 INEF scholarship recipient!
Application
How to apply.
Complete the application by May 15 to be considered for the upcoming academic year. All materials must be submitted together.
Required materials
- Personal information — full name, mailing address, phone, and email
- Parent or guardian information and contact details
- Academic history — school name, GPA, class rank, and standardized test scores
- Official high school transcript (upload or mail)
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or community leaders
- Essay about your interest in Landscape Horticulture and career goals
- Signed agreement and applicant signature
Application deadline
May 15
Applications received after this date will be considered for the following year.
Apply online below or download the PDF application to mail in. Questions? Email info@inla.org.
Online application
Scholarship application.
Fill out the form below and upload your supporting documents. All fields marked with * are required.
Give back
Support the fund.
The Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund relies on generous contributions from INLA members and industry partners. Your tax-deductible donation directly supports the next generation of green industry professionals in Indiana.
Individual &
Corporate Gifts
All donations to INEF are tax-deductible. Contributions of any size help sustain the scholarship program and ensure continued support for horticulture students across Indiana.
Rick Haggard
For donation forms, planned giving, or questions about the endowment fund, contact Rick Haggard at the INLA office. Download the donation form PDF or call to discuss your contribution.
Take the next step
Apply or donate
today.
Whether you're a student pursuing a career in horticulture or an industry professional who wants to give back, the INEF scholarship program connects you to the future of Indiana's green industry.