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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
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)