June 6, 2025
Scholarship recipients are recognized on stage at Landscape Ontario's Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Growing financial support for Ontario students
Students enrolled in landscape and horticulture programs across Ontario can apply for financial support through a growing number of scholarships offered through the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (Foundation). The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.
Each year, the Foundation, together with the Cullen Family Scholarship Program and various Landscape Ontario Chapters, provides over $60,000 to registered apprentices and students enrolled in accredited post-secondary programs. For 2025, two new scholarships have been added by Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter (see sidebar below).
In addition to the financial reward, those selected to receive scholarships are also listed in the Foundation’s annual report and recognized on stage at the annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence ceremony in January.
The deadline for all nominations is June 30, 2025.
A full list of eligible programs and institutions, plus details on application requirements and documentation, can be found online at OHTF.ca/scholarships.
London Chapter
Fanshawe College students with the highest GPA in the Horticultural Technician Program (Level 2) and the Landscape Design Program (Level 4) can apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
Upper Canada Chapter
Three $1,000 scholarships are available to students who reside within the Chapter’s geographic boundary.
Waterloo Chapter
Registered apprentices and students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Chapter can apply for a $2,000 or $1,000 scholarship.
Each year, the Foundation, together with the Cullen Family Scholarship Program and various Landscape Ontario Chapters, provides over $60,000 to registered apprentices and students enrolled in accredited post-secondary programs. For 2025, two new scholarships have been added by Landscape Ontario’s Waterloo Chapter (see sidebar below).
In addition to the financial reward, those selected to receive scholarships are also listed in the Foundation’s annual report and recognized on stage at the annual Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence ceremony in January.
Student applications
Students can apply at OHTF.ca for one or more of the many post-secondary school or apprentice scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $1,000. A number of memorial scholarships are also available that cater to students pursuing a career in a specific area, such as: landscape design, property maintenance, turfgrass management, or that have a passion for native plants.Educator nominations
Horticulture educators can recognize outstanding students by nominating them for one of three special scholarships under the Foundation program at OHTF.ca/nom2025. Here you will also find the nomination form for the Cullen Family Scholarship Program that awards $2,000 to apprentices, $3,000 to students, plus a $5,000 need-based scholarship. In 2024, the program awarded $51,000 to students pursuing a career in the profession.The deadline for all nominations is June 30, 2025.
Criteria and documentation
Before applying online, students should check the eligibility requirements and application criteria for each scholarship. Some will require a brief essay or written submission and all applications require documentation for proof of address, program enrollment or acceptance, as well as a copy of their transcript.A full list of eligible programs and institutions, plus details on application requirements and documentation, can be found online at OHTF.ca/scholarships.
Chapter Scholarships
Several Landscape Ontario Chapters organize events each year where proceeds help fund local scholarships.London Chapter
Fanshawe College students with the highest GPA in the Horticultural Technician Program (Level 2) and the Landscape Design Program (Level 4) can apply for a $1,000 scholarship.
Upper Canada Chapter
Three $1,000 scholarships are available to students who reside within the Chapter’s geographic boundary.
Waterloo Chapter
Registered apprentices and students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Chapter can apply for a $2,000 or $1,000 scholarship.
Visit ohtf.ca/scholarships for full details and eligibility requirements.