2025 Educational Support Scholarship Application

This Educational Support is designed to assist current active Butler County Master Gardeners* (BCMG) in one of two ways, while funds are available:

1.  State Conference Fees (maximum of the lesser of what the yearly fee is or $100 each). This is limited to 60% of what the BCMG Board of Directors allocates for the year to the Scholarship Committee for Member Educational Support. For 2025, this equates to a maximum of $600.

2.  Outside Educational Opportunities/Classes (maximum award of the lesser of what half the fee is for the opportunity/class or $100 per person per year). This is limited to 40% of what the BCMG Board of Directors allocates for the year to the Scholarship Committee for Member Educational Support. For 2025, this equates to a maximum of $400.

For consideration for educational support and determined by the BCMG Scholarship Committee, this form must be completed in full and submitted to the BCMG Scholarship Committee Chair (2025 – Christine Matacic - cmatacic@fuse.net) either electronically or via hard copy 30-days prior to the conference or educational opportunity/class. This will give the committee time to evaluate the request, ensure funds are still available, and notify the requestor.

*Active Butler County Master Gardeners do not include interns or those going through classes. They must also be in good standings with BCMG.

Click here to download the Member Educational Support Application