Arborjet is seeking applicants for its 2018 “Taking Root” college scholarship program.

For the fifth consecutive year, the scholarship program will award 10 U.S. graduating high school seniors each with a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be planning to pursue full-time studies in forestry, plant sciences, horticulture, entomology, environmental science or a related major at an accredited two- or four-year college.

“We want parents, educators, counselors and the tree care community to join us in encouraging young students to transform their ingenuity and passion into a career in this important industry,” said Russ Davis, president and COO of Arborjet. “Through Arborjet’s ‘Taking Root’ Scholarship Program, we recognize dedicated students who are already demonstrating achievement in their schools and communities and who plan to lend their skills and talents to grow our industry.”

The application deadline is June 30. For more information and to read about past winners, please visit the scholarship page.