Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship
The International Plant Production Society (IPPS) Western Region awards the Bruce Briggs Memorial Scholarship to deserving students in agriculture and horticulture educational programs to attend the next Western Region Conference.
This scholarship is given each year to college and/or university students who are studying plant production and demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing propagation or production as a career. The scholarship pays for students to attend the annual International Plant Production Society meeting held in the Western Region. Both the registration fee (includes most meals) and shared accommodations are covered by the scholarship. Travel costs are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.
The annual meeting gives students the opportunity to hear presentations on various areas of plant production and network with industry professionals. A tour of nursery facilities and affiliated businesses is an integral part of the scheduled activities. An added benefit of the award is a one-year student membership to IPPS. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible for a second scholarship.
Exchange Programmes
IPPS Western/New Zealand Regions Young Professional Exchange Fellowship
The IPPS Western/New Zealand Regions Young Professional Exchange Fellowship is a unique opportunity for a member of the Western Region to travel to New Zealand as a guest of the New Zealand Region. While in New Zealand, the recipient will have the opportunity to interact with plant producers and represent the Western Region at the New Zealand Region Annual Conference. Most importantly, the recipient will act as an ambassador of the Western Region in fostering professional interaction and good will between the two associations. The fellowship will cover costs of travel, room, and board.
Exchange Fellowship Requirements:
- Be a current member of IPPS-Western Region or apply for membership upon submitting the Exchange Fellowship application.
- Be studying in a plant production field or be less than ten years into a career in a horticultural profession.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be undertaking or have completed some form of industry-relevant training.
- Be willing to serve as an ambassador of the IPPS-Western Region.
- Have pre-approval from your employer or academic supervisor for time off from work or school.
Exchange Fellowship Conditions:
- Your trip to New Zealand will coincide with the IPPS-New Zealand Region’s annual conference. You must be able to travel and participate during the entire period specified in the application.
- Record your visit in detail as preparation for a presentation at the next IPPS-Western Region annual conference and for an article in the Western Region Cuttings newsletter.
- Share your knowledge, skills, and experience with your hosts. This may include a short presentation about yourself and your interests at the IPPS-New Zealand Region’s annual conference.
- Remain a paid member of IPPS for at least two years after your trip.
Past Exchange Fellowship Recipients: