HOGS Travel Grants (Updated Spring 2008)

-To be given twice a year to deserving, active members of HOGS
        Apply in December if event is between January 1 and June 30
        Apply in June if event is between July 1 and December 31

- 25% of HOGS total worth (checking, money market, etc.) will be allotted for the travel grants.

- Each travel grant will be valued at up to $300, and in extreme cases of need up to $500.

- The number of awards given may vary from year to year depending on the total net worth. If more applicants apply than money is available, applicants will be voted on based on financial need and club participation.

- Those students working towards a masters degree will be allowed one travel grant. Those students pursuing a PhD will be allowed two grants.

-Travel Grant Application Forms for summer and fall 2008 can be downloaded here.

Financial Supplement for End of Degree

In an effort to ease the financial burden of printing the first copy of your thesis/dissertation, HOGS has agreed to award a degree completion grant to HOGS members. Graduate students completing a master's or doctorate degree in the department of horticulture will be awarded $80.00 or $90.00, respectively. To be eligible for a degree completion grant, you must be a member of HOGS in good standing ($10 annual membership dues paid).

This application applies to all horticulture graduate students who meet any 2 of the 3 following requirements during any part of their term as a graduate student:

• Participate in a fundraiser (annual grass sale or other). These duties may include, but are not limited to: ordering plant material, maintenance, advertisements, setup/cleanup, selling plant material, etc.

• Attend, participate, and/or advertise monthly meetings and/or social events.

• Hold an appointed position in HOGS.

If you feel that you have met these requirements, after your thesis has been accepted by the Graduate School, please fill out the Financial Supplement for Thesis Printing Form and return to the current HOGS president.

**Please send questions or comments to Linsey Newton at newtonl2@msu.edu**