Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2020 Master Gardener Basic Training Class will be offered on-line starting October 19, 2020. For details and application click here: Application and Reference forms

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summit Master Gardener Coffee Chats are being conducted via Zoom. Future Coffee Chats will be posted here.

Established by Summit County Master Gardeners (SCMG) to provide scholarships to Summit County residents who are committed to attending an Ohio university and planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or a closely related field.  Members and relatives of SCMG may apply. Application deadline is April 15, 2020.

Eligibility requirements:

• Resident of Summit County
• Pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture or a closely related field
• Must attend or plan to attend an in-state institution of higher education
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• A “personal interview” with the members of the SCMG committee may be required if application is accepted

How to apply:

Applicants must apply through the Akron Community Foundation online application system. Instructions and tutorials are available to help you set up your profile and navigate the system. See link below:

www.akroncf.org/scholarshipapps