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Cullen Scholarships
Scholarships for Ontario horticulture students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Cullen Scholarships support leadership-oriented students in landscape horticulture. The program recognizes eligible nominees through scholarship awards, including a need-based amount of $5,000 reserved in the fund.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Nomination form
- Candidate contact information
- Responses to the nominee profile questions
- Most recent transcripts, where required
- Supporting reference letters, where available
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time students in landscape or horticultural programs
- Students in approved horticulture-related programs
- Eligible apprentices in specific scholarship streams
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not Ontario residents
- Students outside full-time landscape or horticultural programs
- Nominees not submitted through the required coordinator or sponsor route
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed after submission.
- Candidates are selected by peers and teachers, with the coordinator leading the election process.
- The winning candidate profile is submitted to Mark Cullen and the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation.
- A need-based nomination may be completed for a student facing financial challenges.
Additional information
- Scholarships are awarded through nomination.
- Some awards require transcripts or reference letters.
- A nominee profile must be submitted with the application.
- Application can be submitted by mail or email.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cullen Scholarships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Cullen Scholarships. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Cullen Scholarships?
Cullen Scholarships support leadership-oriented students in landscape horticulture. The program recognizes eligible nominees through scholarship awards, including a need-based amount of $5,000 reserved in the fund.
How much funding can be received?
Cullen Scholarships Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Cullen Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Cullen Scholarships program, you must:
Ontario resident nominee
Full-time landscape/horticulture student
Program coordinator nomination
Who can I contact for more information about the Cullen Scholarships?
You can contact Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF) by email at info@ohtf.ca.
Where is the Cullen Scholarships available?
The Cullen Scholarships program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Cullen Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cullen Scholarships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Cullen Scholarships?
Cullen Scholarships is funded by Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF)