AGC SCholarhip Program - Now accepting applications for 2026

For Students Graduating From Local High Schools

The Arlington Garden Club is excited to announce that the application for its 2026 scholarships is now available. Each year, our club presents one or more scholarships, of up to $2,500 each, to local high school graduating students who are interested in pursuing a degree in one of the following: horticulture, agriculture, biology, forestry, animal husbandry, or environmental science.

Please scroll down to read the announcement about the scholarship program and to find the scholarship application.

Eligible: Students graduating from the high schools or alternative high schools in these districts are invited to apply: Arlington, Stanwood, Darrington, Lakewood, Marysville, Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. These reflect the local communities where our AGC members live.

Deadline: Applications must be received by April 15, 2026.

Recognizing Last Year's Outstanding Winners!

Last year, The Arlington Garden Club was excited to announce the winners of its 2025 scholarships, with each graduating senior winning a $2,500 scholarship.

The three finalists are all remarkable young individuals, who are members of the National Honor Society and ranked high in academics. They have also been involved in significant volunteer activities. In addition, the winners provided thoughtful answers to essay questions and demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the fields outlined in the scholarship application.

We wish them the best as they continue their education and set out on future careers. Congratulations!

Winners included:

Delaney Jenkins, a Lake Stevens resident, and Arlington High School graduate.
Brynn Stavang, an Arlington resident, and Arlington High School graduate.
Erika Westphal, a Granite Falls resident, and Granite Falls High School graduate.

Shown in the photo: Delaney Jenkins (left), Brynn Stavang (middle), and Erika Westphal (right).

2025 AGC scholarship winners.

AGC Scholarship Program - Information and criteria

Details About The Program

As part of its commitment to support local communities, the Arlington Garden Club offers scholarships, of up to $2,500 each, to high school students who are interested in pursuing a degree in one of the following: Horticulture, agriculture, biology, forestry, animal husbandry, or environmental science.

Candidates must be a graduate from Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Lakewood, Lake Stevens, Marysville Getchell, Marysville Pilchuck, Stanwood high schools, or alternative high schools in these school districts.

Students must be enrolled or accepted at any accredited university, college, or technical school. Funds are distributed to the student's school at fall quarter.

AGC Website. Once the application process opens, students interested in applying will be able to find the Arlington Garden Club Scholarship Application posted on the AGC website. The AGC Scholarship Announcement outlines criteria and will also be posted. Applicants should read both documents for complete details.

Important note: Applications must be returned (completed and signed) with a copy of school transcript(s) and received by the deadline noted on the application.

Arlington Garden Club's Scholarship Program

General timeline of process:

Fall. Applications open in the fall of the previous year. The coming Spring deadline is posted on the application form and the AGC Website.

Mid to late April. The deadline for the scholarship applications closes during this time. Then, a panel reviews the applications and makes a recommendation for the finalists to the AGC Board for its approval.

June. Winners are announced at our June luncheon. Information is posted on the AGC website and via the AGC Facebook Group site, and other media.