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The Center for Turfgrass Science is once again coordinating a scholarship program for the 2026-2027 academic year. Awards typically range from $500 to $5,000 and are provided by leading turfgrass associations, foundations, endowments, and corporations in the metropolitan area. The following scholarships will be included in this program:
- Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey
- New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association Scholarship Awards
- New Jersey Turfgrass Foundation Scholarship Awards
- Paul DesChamps Memorial Scholarship Awards
- David Bentley Carson Memorial Scholarship
- Peter Loft Memorial Scholarship Awards
- Ralph Engel Scholarship Award
- Ralph Geiger Scholarship Awards
- Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science Scholarship Awards
- Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association Scholarship Award
- Sports Field Managers Association Scholarship Award
- Indyk Fellowship
Students who are currently enrolled in a graduate, undergraduate, or two-year professional turf management program are encouraged to apply. High school students (in their senior year) with a strong interest in Turfgrass science may also apply. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic performance, proven interest/experience in the field of turfgrass science, and financial need.
- 2026 Scholarship Application (Word file)
- 2026 2-year student please fill out the scholarship application https://cpe.rutgers.edu/golf-turf/scholarship-application
To be considered for any of these scholarships, candidates must complete the general application form and email all required information (including a copy of school transcripts) to kelly.esposito@rutgers.edu or mail to:
Turfgrass Scholarship Committee
Ms. Kelly Esposito
Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science – Foran Hall
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
59 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520
Candidates who are enrolled in the Two-Year Program, must email their applications to Elizabeth Coogan (elh78@njaes.rutgers.edu) in the Office of Continuing and Professional Education.
Applications must be completed using the PDF form available on the Turf Center website and be received by September 7, 2026.