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Scholarships

Investing in the Future of Florida's Green Industry

The Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) has long been the champion of Florida's nursery and landscape industry — protecting its interests, advancing its professionals, and nurturing its growth. As Florida's oldest and largest association serving the environmental horticulture industry, FNGLA supports a sector that generates an estimated $15.2 billion in annual sales statewide.

About the NEFNGLA Scholarship Fund

The FNGLA Northeast Chapter Scholarship Fund was created with one simple belief — the future of our industry begins with education. Our scholarship program is dedicated to supporting graduating high school seniors who are pursuing a college degree in:

  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural Education
  • Horticultural Sciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Or a related agricultural field

If you have a passion for growing things and a desire to build a career in this incredible industry, we want to help make that dream possible.
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Billy Barwald Scholarship

Honoring the legacy of Billy Barwald, owner of Flying Dragon Citrus Nursery in Jacksonville, FL, this annual scholarship recognizes one exceptional student for their outstanding achievements in and outside the classroom. Applications are due January 15th each year.

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NEFNGLA Scholarship

We believe that investing in students today means a stronger, more vibrant industry tomorrow. The future of Florida's nursery and landscape industry depends on passionate, educated professionals and our scholarship program is one of the ways we help make that future possible. The FNGLA Northeast Chapter Scholarship is awarded twice per year, with application deadlines of January 15th and June 15th.

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NHF Scholarship Opportunities

The National Horticulture Foundation's scholarship programs create pathways for qualified students to gain the education, experience, and expertise needed to become the next generation of leaders in horticulture and related fields. Scholarships are awarded annually, with all applications due by January 15th.

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Scholarship Spotlight

Big congratulations go out to Kayla, a University of Florida student, Agricultural Education major, and two-time NEFNGLA scholarship recipient!

Kayla has been awarded the January 2026 NEFNGLA $1,500 Scholarship. This is the second time she has earned this honor, bringing her total to an incredible $3,000 in scholarship support from our chapter.

Kayla also proved she's a force to be reckoned with at our 2026 Annual Chili Cookoff, where her chili was one of the winners.

Kayla, your passion, talent, and drive represent exactly what the NEFNGLA Scholarship Fund is all about.

Our entire chapter is cheering you on!