Homer Baldwin Memorial Horticulture Scholarship

The Homer Baldwin Memorial Horticulture Scholarship was established by the Greater North Texas Orchid Society, the American Orchid Society's Dallas Judging Center, and Jerry & Ronnie Brandenburg to honor a longtime friend and fellow orchid grower, Homer Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was a charter member of the Greater North Texas Orchid Society and American Orchid Society judge for over 30 years. He helped established the Dallas Judging Center and was awarded Judge Emeritus status by the American Orchid Society in 1994.

Amount of Award
$350 per academic year

Number of Awards Per Year
Varies per available funds

Designated College
Richland College

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a US citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be a second year student with a declared major in Horticulture and be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Preference will be given to Dallas County residents.

Application Process
Applicants must submit completed DCCCD Foundation scholarship application form with a letter describing whey he/she is deserving of the Homer Baldwin Memorial Horticultural Scholarship to Financial Aid Office.

Selection Process
Recipients are selected by the Horticultural Department staff of Richland College.
 
Recipient Requirements
Recipients of this scholarship must write thank you letters to the Greater North Texas Orchid Society and the American Orchid Society Dallas Judging Center c/o Jerry & Ronnie Brandenburg, 11045 Swaffar, Dallas, TX 75228.

The recipients of this scholarship are expected to spend at least two hours each week of each semester working in Richland College's orchid greenhouse.

Deadline
For application: April 12
Finalist applications to Foundation: May 12
Notification to students: No later than July 12

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, 214-860-2149
or your Financial Aid office.

April 2002