Established in 2008 by Southland Landscape Corporation, the Fund assists students enrolled in the associate degree Horticulture Technology program.

Eligibility Criteria: To be considered for this scholarship, an applicant:

1)  must be a new, returning or continuing student;

2)  must be a Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton,  Dorchester or Hampton county resident;

3)  must be enrolled in the associate degree Horticulture Technology program;

4)  must enroll in and maintain at least six credit hours;

5)  must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater; and

6)  must demonstrate financial need (determined from completed FAFSA form).

Essay Requirement:  Applicants are required to provide a brief essay on his/her professional goals and how this scholarship will help achieve those goals. Instructions for submitting the essay will be provided during the application process.

Award amount/use: Award of up to $1,000 ($500 for fall semester/$500 for spring semester) for tuition, books, required course materials and equipment.