2026 Scholarships

About Our Scholarships

The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is offering scholarships to make the Growing School Gardens Summit more financially accessible. We recognize that some individuals face greater barriers to attend the Summit than others. Therefore, scholarships will be awarded to support individuals who experience disproportionate barriers. Our Scholarship Review Committee will also consider identities and life/work experiences that are often underrepresented in the field of garden education.

Due to the high volume of scholarship applications we receive, we will only consider applicants who are currently employed in a role teaching in a school garden or cooking program and/or who directly support garden-based education efforts.

In 2024, 20% of attendees were awarded a scholarship. We aim for a similar or higher percentage of awardees in 2026.

Scholarship Support 

There is limited funding available. In an effort to support as many individuals as possible we are offering two levels of support:

• Registration ($550 value) 
• Registration ($550 value) and $300 stipend to offset the cost of travel or lodging ($850 total value) 

How to Submit Your Application and What to Expect

• Scholarship Applications will open on October 1st
• Applications are due on October 31st
• Awardees notified on November 18th
• Awardees confirm acceptance and register by December 15th

Questions? Contact summit@sprouts.com