MSU Horticulture Student Awarded Two Industry Scholarships

MSU Horticulture student, Sean Tarr, earns two industry scholarships

MSU Horticulture student, Sean Tarr.

The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has awarded MSU horticulture student Sean Tarr two scholarships.  Sean was selected from a highly qualified national pool of horticulture students who applied, "We had many outstanding students apply for scholarships this year. " said Dwight Larimer, AFE Chairman and Education Committee Chair.  "I'm proud to see the high quality of students each year and I enjoy granting scholarships to these well-deserved students to help them continue their education and become passionate industry leaders."

Sean was awarded both the National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association Scholarship and the Edward Tuinier Memorial Scholarship, together totaling over $5,000.  Tarr is majoring in horticulture and minoring in environmental sustainability and he is interested in sustainable production practices , floriculture, and herb production. “My goal is to increase the sustainability in the horticulture industry, assisting in bridging conventional and organic practices, and spreading knowledge through various channels to educate and develop the sustainability in our industry,” said Tarr.

Did you find this article useful?

You Might Also Be Interested In

Tag List
  • department of horticulture,
  • hrtnews

Department Information

Students

Research Focus Areas

Our Gardens

Michigan State University
  • Spartans Will.
  • © Michigan State University

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential.

Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.

The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707.

We comply with the Federal Trade Commission 1998 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).