Cullen Scholarships by Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OTHF)

The Cullen Family Scholarships 2025 is open for all counties or Ontario, Canadians. This scholarship is offered by the Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF), support students who show strong leadership and dedication to horticulture and landscaping. These awards help recognize peoples who are honest, hardworking, and actively involved in their community and industry.

Yes, Cullen Scholarship application 2025 is currently open, Scholarships will be awarded to both post-secondary students and apprentices. Over $60,000 will be distributed across all scholarships this year

Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OTHF) Cullen Scholarships 2025: Overview

DonorOntario Horticultural Trades Foundation (OHTF)
Application DeadlineJune 30, 2025
Scholarship Value$3,000 to $5,000
Study LevelUndergraduate
Eligible CountryAll Countries
City to StudyOntario
School to StudyUniversity of Guelph and other Ontario colleges
Eligible CoursesLandscape Architecture, Horticultural Science
Official websitehttps://www.ohtf.ca/cullenscholarships

Eligibility Requirement – Who Can Apply for Cullen Scholarship

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Ontario
  • Must be enrolled full-time in a horticulture or landscape-related program at:
    • University of Guelph
    • Niagara Parks Commission
    • Ontario colleges like Fanshawe, Humber, Seneca, Algonquin, and more
  • Or be a registered horticulture apprentice at a recognized training school
  • Applicant miust be nominated by their program coordinator, based on recommendations from peers and instructors

Cullen Scholarship Amount

  • Each scholarship is valued at a minimum of $3,000
  • Apprentices may receive two separate awards of $1,000 each
  • An additional $5,000 is available to help students with demonstrated financial need

Note: Selection is based on a voting process among instructors and classmates, followed by coordinator nomination

Cullen Scholarship Required Documents

Students must submit the following:

  1. Proof of Ontario residency (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, or school document)
  2. Proof of full-time enrollment in an eligible program
  3. Nomination details from the program coordinator, including:
    • The student’s contact information
    • A summary of their achievements, leadership, and character as seen by peers and instructors

Cullen Scholarship Deadline

All application materials and nominations must be submitted by June 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (EDT).

Selection Process

  1. Students are nominated by program coordinators based on input from both instructors and classmates
  2. The coordinator sends the nominations to OHTF
  3. Additional funding may be awarded to students who show financial need

How to Apply for Cullen Scholarship Application 2025?

  • Students must visit the official website of https://www.ohtf.ca/cullenscholarships. AND,
  • Contact their program coordinator to express interest and confirm eligibility criteria.
  • Coordinators are responsible for submitting nominations and supporting documentation to the Cullen Fund through OHTF.

For more information about this scholarship or to download forms, visit the official OHTF website at www.ohtf.ca/cullenscholarships