The Clatsop County Master Gardener Association is seeking applicants for its annual scholarship program for graduating seniors who are residents of Clatsop County.

The CCMGA scholarship program is open to all graduating seniors from the county, those attending public or private high schools and those who are home-schooled as well, whose further education-at college, university, vocational school, or training program-will help them develop skills that contribute to the advancement of sound gardening practices while leading to an advanced degree, license, or certification. This year’s scholarship fund totals $2,000, which can be granted in its entirety to one student or distributed among several students should there be more than one applicant be selected.

Awards are made based on a student’s academic standing and interest in horticulture or a related field. Applicants must submit a completed application and essay, along with high school transcripts and two letters of recommendation, and may undergo an interview with members of the CCMGA Scholarship Committee. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 29.

Applications can be obtained by contacting high school counselors’ offices, downloaded along with instructions at www.clatsopmastergardeners.org/CCMGA-Scholarship, or requested at 503-325-8573.