(DODGE COUNTY) A Dodge County high school senior with a passion for plants could get a $1,000 boost toward college next fall.
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a career in horticulture or a related field.
To qualify, students must live in Dodge County and graduate from a public, parochial or home school. Applicants must also have applied to a two- or four-year accredited college or technical school with a program leading to a degree or certification in horticulture or a related area.
Eligible career paths include horticulture, plant science, soil science, agriculture, environmental science, landscaping, forestry and science education.
Applications are available through guidance offices, agricultural teachers and FFA sponsors at area high schools, including Beaver Dam, Columbus, Dodgeland, Hartford, Horicon, Hustisford, Lakeside Lutheran, Lomira, Mayville, Oconomowoc, Randolph, Waterloo, Watertown and Waupun, as well as Central Wisconsin Christian School.
Students can also request an application by emailing dcwimg@gmail.com or by visiting dodgecountymga.com.
The deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.
The Dodge County Master Gardener Association supports local education and community programs focused on horticulture and environmental stewardship. More information about the organization and its programs is available on its website or Facebook page.
