Thanks to the generous support of Gaston Farm Bureau, N.C. Cooperative Extension is offering up to five scholarships to NC State University’s Horticultural Science  Summer Institute, July 10-15, 2022.

This program is an in-person, residential, pre-college program that is an  action packed week of plant propagation, tree climbing, chromosome squashing, and  friend-making.

Applications are open on NCSU's Reporter system (families will need to create a
"Brickyard" account). We encourage Gaston County high school youth to learn
more and apply online at: https://growforit.ces.ncsu.edu/growforit-programs/
hssi/ .

Gaston County Applicants will automatically be considered for scholarships
covering all but $100 of the program costs which includes on-campus lodging in
the dorms, most meals, field trips, workshop materials, and entertainment.  This is a great opportunity for students to explore college-decisions and leadership development, while enjoying evening entertainment and living in a campus  residence hall with campus dining.  The camp provides a close-knit forum for high school students across the state (and country) to gather together and broaden their interest and knowledge about horticulture.