Master Gardener Continuing Education Scholarship

The RCMGA Board of Directors has allocated $500 annually, beginning in fiscal year 2026–2027, to support continuing education for RCMGA Master Gardeners. Upon requesting support and meeting the guidelines, an awardee would receive the amount of $100.00 to apply to a Clemson approved horticultural course. The money is distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

The person requesting the support must be:

A fully certified RCMGA member having actively reported 20 hours of educational service and 10 hours of continuing education the previous year.
The RCMGA member is eligible for only one continuing education award/year.
The continuing education may be online or in person. Examples include SC Master Naturalist, Master Rain Gardener, Carolina Yards, School Gardening for Educators, Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes Online.
When a recipient completes the course, the RCMGA Scholarship Committee would appreciate a mini report at a membership meeting or an article for GIR.

If you are interesting in applying for the continuing education scholarship, please complete the application below:

Master Gardener Continuing Education Scholarship Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Street Address

City, State

Zip Code

When did you become a Richland County Master Gardener?

What is the Name of the Continuing Education Course?

What is the format for the course?

Online

In Person

What is the total cost of the course?

Include a brief description of the course.

Include a link to the course information.

Upload any documentation you have for the course.

Terms and Conditions

The board has approved an amount of $500.00 annually to support RCMGA member continuing education.

Upon requesting support and meeting the guidelines, an awardee would receive the amount of $100.00 to apply to a Clemson approved horticultural course.
The money is distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
The continuing education may be online or in person. Examples are Master Naturalist, Carolina Yard, Carolina Clear, School Gardening, Apiculture and Pollinators, and Pesticide Safety.
The RCMGA member must be fully certified and have actively reported 20 hours of educational service and 10 hours of continuing education the previous year.
The RCMGA member is eligible for and may request only one continuing education award/year.
The RCMGA Scholarship Committee would appreciate a mini report at a membership meeting or an article for GIR in return for investing in the effort.
Upon receipt of payment, the RCMGA member will receive the funds.