The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation

09/26/2026

Applications for the Musser Foundation’s 2027 “Award of Excellence” are now available Applicants may obtain the application via email at [email protected]
For more information on the Musser Foundation and the application process visit the website at

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation Award of Excellence application process for turfgrass Ph.D. candidates General InformationThe Musser Foundation's primary purpose is to promote the advancement of turfgrass science by supporting exceptional graduate students studying turfgrass science sp...

04/10/2026

The Musser International Turfgrass Research Foundation is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Kitchin has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the H. Burton Musser Masters Scholarship.

https://www.musserfoundation.org/news/2026-musser-masters-scholarship-recipient

04/03/2026

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Maureen Kahiu as the 2026 Award of Excellence recipient.

The prestigious award is given to outstanding Ph.D. candidates who, in the final phase of their graduate studies, demonstrated overall excellence throughout their doctoral program in turfgrass research.

The Musser International Turfgrass Foundation has selected Dr. Maureen Kahiu as its 2026 Award of Excellence recipient.

02/07/2026

We were honored to gather for the Musser International Turfgrass Foundation’s annual board meeting in Orlando during the GCSAA Conference & Show. It was a productive meeting, and we will soon announce the recipients of the 2026 Award of Excellence and the H. Burton Musser Master’s Scholarship.
The intention of the Foundation is to recognize and honor doctoral and master’s graduate students in Turfgrass Science and related disciplines, without partiality to region or special interest.
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed their time, insight, and passion.
Learn more about the Foundation and its work at https://www.musserfoundation.org