UVM Extension Master Gardener Course Scholarships

Extension Master Gardener Course Scholarships

Our volunteers offer a limited number of partial scholarships, thanks to their fundraising efforts of  volunteer-led local EMG Chapters. Chapter scholarships are available to those Vermont residents who would like to successfully pursue Track 1 (volunteer certification) of the course and commit to volunteering in their community following the course. We are not able to provide Chapter scholarships to Track 2 students at this time. 

The number of scholarships and application materials vary by Chapter. Scholarships offered in your area are included below when the course registration is open. If you don't see your county listed, no scholarships are available in your area at this time; please check back or refer to other course funding options.

Other Course Funding Options

We also accept grants from the Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) and Americorps. VSAC provides Short-term Training Advancement Grants (previously known as the Vermont Non-Degree Grant program) that provides funding for non-degree courses and training for income-eligible Vermonters. Read more about VSAC below.

Extension Master Gardener Manual Accessibility

The course requires students to access the PennState Extension Master Gardener Manual. The manual is accessible through several local libraries, see below.

Extension Master Gardener Course Manual

Our program uses the Penn State Extension Master Gardener Manual -- this 880-page book is comprehensive and covers topics beyond the scope of the course. It is available for $75 plus shipping. 

If you are unable to purchase the manual, we have placed copies in multiple libraries around the state, see list below.

You may lend the book from one of these libraries directly or through an interlibrary loan. Talk to your local librarian for details about how to make an interlibrary loan request. Please keep in mind that the library loan period will likely be shorter then the duration of the course, so you may need to renew the book several times. This period varies by library, so be sure to ask your librarian about their loan period policies. Some libraries will offer an extended loan period, so be sure to ask your local library if this is possible.

One copy of the Penn State Master Gardener Manual, are available at the following locations: