Michigan Turfgrass Foundation 2026 Scholarship Awardees

The Michigan Turfgrass Foundation is thrilled to announce the awardees of its 2026 Student Scholarship Awards! These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, academic proficiency and individual interest in the Turfgrass Program at MSU. The awardees will be honored during a special scholarship awards ceremony Tuesday, January 13th on the first day of the Michigan Turfgrass Conference.

This event promises to be a wonderful opportunity for the students to be acknowledged for their hard work and to connect with industry professionals, peers, and mentors. The Foundation is proud to support and recognize the next generation of leaders in turfgrass science and management.

William MacNellis - Shanty Creek Superintendents As Executives (SAE) Scholarship
Anthony Welch - Kenyon T. Payne Outstanding Student Award
Aubree Faulkner - Sports and Commercial Turf Scholarship Award
Zachary Flink - Robert Hancock Memorial Scholarship Award
Isobelle Brasher - Norman W. Kramer Scholar Award