Syngenta honors Goldsmith family with 2 scholarships

Scholarships to be awarded to students seeking degrees in plant breeding and business


During this year’s California Spring Trials, Syngenta announced the establishment of two scholarships honoring the work done by the Goldsmith family in ornamental horticulture. The Glenn Goldsmith Breeding Excellence Scholarship will award $7,500 to a student working toward a degree in plant breeding. The Goldsmith Seeds Floriculture Business Advancement Scholarship will award $7,500 to a student working toward a degree in ornamental horticulture business.
Students eligible for the scholarships must be pursuing an undergraduate, MS or PhD degree, be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university during the 2011-2012 academic year, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Application materials should be submitted by June 15, 2011, to SyngentaScholarship@gmailcom.
Application deadline is June 15, 2011. Scholarships recipients will be notified on June 30, 2011.

Pictured: Syngenta has announced the establishment of two college scholarships honoring the work done by the Goldsmith family in ornamental horticulture.