New scholarships for students and professionals in horticulture
Two new scholarships from the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation offer hands-on experience and travel for students and professionals in horticulture.
The recently opened Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarship application season, includes two exciting new scholarships. Joining its extensive programme of support for students studying horticulture, plant science, or related subjects, these awards aim to help aspiring horticulturists complete their studies and gain valuable industry experience.
The Levington, Evergreen Garden Care Scholarship
This new scholarship is open to students in their second or third year of study in horticulture or a related subject, with a particular interest in commercial plant production.
Alongside a financial award, the successful applicant will enjoy a week-long industry experience placement at the world renowned Levington Research Station. During this placement, they will work alongside Evergreen Garden Care’s expert team on real-world horticultural trials for both UK and European markets.
Stuart Lowen, Chair of Trustees, said: “The inclusion of an industry experience opportunity, working with some of the leading horticultural researchers at their Levington facility, makes this a truly unique and enriching experience for any student. We are extremely grateful to Evergreen Garden Care for their generous support.”
The Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship
The second new scholarship has been made possible through a generous legacy from the late Robert Tannahill, who dedicated his career to garden retailing. Bob had a lifelong passion for plants and horticulture, as well as a love of travel. These two interests have been combined to create the Robert Tannahill Travel Scholarship.
This award is open to both students and individuals currently working in horticulture who wish to travel within the UK or abroad to explore plants in their natural habitats, learn about their culture so they can translate this knowledge into commercial practice within the UK’s horticultural or retail sectors.
Full details of these and other scholarships — including The Smart Garden Products Scholarship, The Wyevale Nurseries Scholarship, The Ball Colegrave Scholarship, and The British Ornamentals Association Scholarship — can be found on www.colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk
Applications should be submitted using the online application form by the 31 January 2026.
For further information, please contact: info@colegraveseabrookfoundation.org.uk