Recognizing AGC's 2026 Outstanding Winners!

During its June luncheon meeting, the Arlington Garden Club was excited to announce the winners of its 2026 scholarships.

The finalists are an amazing group of young people. They have all expressed a strong interest in pursuing a career in a related field outlined by the AGC Scholarship Program. These include: Horticulture, agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, environmental science, or biology related to one of these fields.

It's always inspiring to meet them and hear about their future plans. We wish them the best as they continue their education and set out on their future careers. Congratulations!

Winners included (shown in photo, left to right):

Kayla Mullins, an Arlington High School graduate, who plans a career in veterinary medicine.
Emma Neff, an Arlington High School graduate, who is pursuing a career as a licensed veterinary technician.
Alex Neiland, a Marysville-Pilchuck High School gradate, who is interested in pursuing a degree in Environmental Science, with an emphasis on conservation.
Michael Cardenas, a Lake Stevens High School graduate, who is interested in a degree in biology and plans to continue into graduate school to study a specialized branch of biology.

Congratulations to our 2026 AGC scholarship winners! An incredible group of students.

AGC Scholarship Program - Information and criteria

Background 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.

Thank you to everyone who supports Our scholarship program!

A close-up of a graduation cap with an orange tassel on a wooden surface.

AGC Scholarships For Students Graduating From Local High Schools

We thank everyone for their support in making this another successful year, especially our wonderful AGC members who raised funds for the scholarship program, including the many hours they volunteer for our two biggest fundraisers -- the annual Plant Sale in May and Holiday Garden Art and Crafts Fair in November. You are a truly amazing, dedicated group of people.