Apply now for the Richard Foster Award

Students currently enrolled in a two- or four-year horticulture program are eligible to apply for this $2,500 scholarship.

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Do you know someone currently pursuing a degree in horticulture, turfgrass management or a related field? Then have them apply for the Richard Foster Award, sponsored by Lawn & Landscape and its parent company GIE Media.

This $2,500 scholarship is open to anyone enrolled at a two- or four-year university working toward a degree in horticulture, turfgrass management, agronomy, environmental science or other field related to a segment of the green industry.

Additional requirements include:

  • Your most recent academic transcript or student advisory tracking report
  • At least two letters of recommendation from a college professor, employer/mentor, councilor, adviser or clergy
  • A resume outlining your relevant activities, internships and work experience
  • 750-word essay describing your personal and professional goals, with examples of your leadership of fellow students, coworkers or others in your community

Completed applications should be mailed to:

Kim Lux Lawn & Landscape 5811 Canal Road Valley View, Ohio 44125

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 22, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Lux at 216-393-0357 or klux@gie.net.

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