The Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Scholarship has awarded local students who study agriculture and related fields with support for 16 years. Recently, Master Gardeners awarded scholarships to three very worthy, local high school graduates, from Paulding County. This scholarship expansion was thanks in part to generous community donations from individuals and the Dallas Garden Club, as well as funds generated from the Annual Paulding Master Gardener Plant Sale. The scholarship is open to any student who is a resident of Paulding County and is enrolled at a college or Technical School studying horticulture, botany, forestry, agriculture, or a biology-related field. Paulding County Master Gardeners are committed to helping to create the next generation of those interested in agriculture and related fields. Awarding this scholarship each year speaks to that commitment.
Blake Hodges is a 2025 graduate of North Paulding High School where he was an active member of FFA. Blake is an Eagle Scout. He will attend Virginia State University in the fall and plans to study Agriculture with an emphasis on Animal Science.
Alanah Romaella-Hall graduated from North Paulding High School in 2025, where she was active in FFA. Alanah will attend Kennesaw State University, to pursue a career in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture with an emphasis on Veterinary Science.
Savannah Blalock graduated from South Paulding High School in 2025. Savannah is an active 4-H’er and a District Project Achievement Winner in Festive Foods for Health. Savannah will attend Kennesaw State University, where she will pursue a pre-med field of study.
Paulding County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers are proud to recognize the hard work of all our honorees and to assist them with their continued educational endeavors. If you are interested in applying for the next round of Master Gardener Scholarships, applications are posted in January of each year, and the scholarship is awarded in the spring. You can learn more about the scholarship at www.ugaextension.org/paulding
