The Selecta one Scholarship

Selecta one Scholarship - up to £1500

The Selecta Group is a world-leader in breeding, growing, and marketing of innovative ornamental plants. Its breeding activities comprise of bedding and balcony plants, houseplants, perennials and cut flowers. With production sites and sales offices spanning Europe, Africa, Asia, and America, the Selecta Group serves markets worldwide.

Over generations, the Selecta name has become renowned for innovative breeding and outstanding quality in the young plant sector. Since the company was founded in 1932, they have been a reliable supplier and partner to the horticulture trade. Its products are the foundation of a diverse and exciting range of plants and brands that group together to inspire and add value across all levels of the supply chain. Together with their customers and partners, they aim to make the world greener and brighter for everyone.

Apply for the Selecta Scholarship if you are studying Horticulture or a closely related subject where you may well have a particular interest in plant breeding or commercial plant production for the ornamental horticultural industry.

In addition to your financial award, as part of this scholarship, you will may be given the opportunity to visit Selecta facility in Germany to better understand the business.

Award?

Up to £1,500

Who should apply?

Students who are studying for their qualification in horticulture or a related subject who have a particular interest in plant breeding and/or commercial plant production and can see that some financial assistance and the support of one of a world leading company will help their career grow.

Number of scholarships available?

One per year.

Who is the sponsor?

Selecta one

Important information about this award

As a scholarship winner, as with all our other scholarships, you will be required to report back on how you have used your scholarship and demonstrate the benefit you have received by way of a written and photographic report. You may also have the opportunity to visit Selectas facility in Stuttgart, Germany. Selecta would assist with the cost of your travel and accommodation of this experience, which will be arranged at a time that is beneficial to you and fit in with your study/work programme.

When to apply?

From October of current year to 31st January of following year.

Deadline?

31st January.

Scholarship Applications are now closed until Autumn 2027

Scholarship Application Form

Please ensure you have read the information on the specific scholarship you are applying for and answer questions accordingly.

You may save and come back to the form as many times as you like before submission.

Applications are not reviewed until after the closing date of January 31^st. Applicants will be notified by end of March at latest if their application was successful.

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You need only complete ONE application form which is applicable to all scholarships. However, please note that there is a question asking which scholarship(s) you are most interested in and why. You should read the information about each scholarship to help you to complete this question, thinking carefully about the areas of horticulture that interest you most and how the relevant scholarship might help you to achieve your career goals.

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Please tell us why you are applying for a scholarship *

[100 word limit] This is your chance to demonstrate clearly to the Trustees, your aptitude, attitude and ambition in your chosen subject.

How are you proposing to spend any award made to you? *

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How much you are applying for? *

Is there a particular Scholarship you are interested in achieving and why? *

[150 word limit] You do not have to express a preference, however, please ensure you have read through the descriptions of each Scholarship and the opportunities they can bring you.

What attracted you to horticulture and what areas of horticulture are you most interested in? *

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Why did you choose the college and course that you are undertaking? *

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What are your career goals and how would a CSF scholarship help you to achieve those? *

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In one sentence, say what horticulture means to you. *

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By applying for a Colegrave Seabrook Foundation scholarship you affirm that you give permission for your basic personal details and photograph of yourself to be published on the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation website & in any media releases. On notification to you of any scholarship award, we will require a written acceptance from you of the award. You agree to provide us with a written and photographic report highlighting the use of the funding from the award made, by the January of the year following receipt of any award made. Your report should highlight how the award helped you to further your studies and show how you are progressing towards completion of your course and your career goals. Your updates are always valuable and can assist us in building our profile as well as raising your own profile within the industry. Sharing any news on your own social media platforms is also encouraged. Furthermore, if we can help with further guidance and support, we would be pleased to seek to help you

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