Scholarship
The Central Carolina Dahlia Society (CCDS) is proud to support the next generation of growers and environmental stewards through its annual scholarship program.
In 2026, CCDS will award two $500 scholarships to deserving students who demonstrate an interest in horticulture, agriculture, or related environmental fields.
Eligible applicants include graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue, and current college students who are enrolled in, a degree program aligned with these areas of study.
Applicants must be sponsored by a current CCDS member.
Through this scholarship, CCDS aims to encourage education, promote sustainability, and foster a lifelong passion for plants and the environment.
Scholarship Application Instructions
CCDS members may download the required scholarship forms and share them with eligible applicants.
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Download the Forms
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Scholarship Criteria
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Scholarship Application
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Provide Forms to the Applicant
Send both documents to the student you are sponsoring. Be sure they review the criteria carefully before completing the application. -
Complete the Application
The applicant must fill out the application in full.
Important: The application must include the sponsoring CCDS member’s contact information. -
Submit the Application
Submit the completed application and all required materials via email to centralcarolinadahliasociety@gmail.com.
Please include “Scholarship” in the subject line.
For questions or additional information, please contact CCDS at centralcarolinadahliasociety@gmail.com.
CCDS members may copy and forward the scholarship page link to their applicant. This page includes both the Scholarship Criteria and Application forms for download. https://www.centralcarolinadahliasociety.com/blank-16
