- Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools
- Student must be accepted at an accredited college or university or vocational program
- Student must be pursuing a degree in the field of Landscape Design or a field related to Agriculture
- Student must provide three letters of recommendation from adults in the following roles: 4-H leader, teacher, coach, employer, pastor, neighbor, athletic director, etc. Letter MAY NOT be from an immediate family member
- Student must be a member of a TKHS athletic program for a minimum of one year
