Since 2009, Sprouts Henry Boney Memorial Scholarship Program has helped team members and their dependents achieve college dreams. Last year, we awarded 52 scholarships worth $2,000 each to help recipients maximize their potential.
The Henry Boney Scholarship Program is available for team members and their dependents who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Applicants must be:
- Full or part-time team members of Sprouts who have a minimum of one year of employment with the company as of the application deadline date and who have worked an average of at least 15 hours per week over the last 12 months. Or,
- Dependent children, age 25 and under, of current full or part-time Sprouts team members who have a minimum of one year of employment with the company as of the application deadline date and who have worked an average of at least 15 hours per week over the last 12 months.
For full details on the Henry Boney Memorial Scholarship Program and a direct link to apply, click here. The scholarship application deadline is May 21, 2025.
Hear from Past Recipients
Dan Pike, Senior Human Resources Data & Reporting Analyst, Store Support
Recipient: Dan’s Daughter, Nikole
Nikole is currently earning her undergraduate degree in Biology at Arizona State University and plans to go onto PA school to become a Physician Assistant after she completes undergrad.
“I first heard about the scholarship on the Vine! And then I learned more about talking about it with other members of the HR team (Michelle Taylor and James Boothe). This is a wonderful benefit of working for Sprouts,” said Dan. “Whenever Nikole talks to people about how she is paying for school, she always mentions Henry Boney and talks about how glad she is that I work at Sprouts!”
Mayra Salinas, Benefits Coordinator, Store Support
“Going to school and paying for tuition is not easy, especially with a family. My manager talked about the opportunity to apply for a scholarship and I am glad I took her advice. Sprouts team members should take advantage of this great opportunity and apply for the Henry Boney Scholarship,” noted Mayra.
Mayra used the scholarship to pay a portion of her tuition at Grand Canyon University.
Scott Ketelhut, Loss Prevention Manager, Store Support
Recipient: Scott’s Daughter, Kaitlin
Kaitlin is currently earning her undergraduate degree in Medicine at the University of Arizona (Go Cats!) and will be studying abroad in Madrid, Spain this summer shadowing doctors there.
“I earned my degree with the help of a former company I worked for and was happy to see Sprouts also offered educational support when I joined 8 years ago,” said Scott. “With the cost of higher education growing each year, everything helps! Applying for this scholarship allowed us to stretch the funds we have set aside for Kaitlin’s college fund to allow her to take advantage of the Study Abroad program!”
Precious Pickett, Administrative Coordinator, Store #136
“Before I completed my Retail Management Certification last fall, I started contemplating my next educational endeavor,” noted Precious. “A few of my co-workers encouraged me to apply for the Henry Bonney Scholarship after I enrolled in the Houston Community College Human Resource Certification program. My goal is to take the Professional in Human Resource exam by the end of the year.”
“I encourage all Sproutie team members and their families to apply for the Henry Boney Scholarship. It provides financial support for higher educational goals such as seeking a college degree or certification. Education is a valuable resource. Receiving the scholarship has allowed me to continue my career development and it reduced my concerns related to loans and borrowing money. I feel incredibly blessed to have been chosen.”
Rashell Wall, Receiver, Store #114
“This was the second time I received the Henry Boney Scholarship (the first time was in community college in 2009 and that was towards my associate degree),” Rashell shared. “I did ultimately have a change of heart from going into the nursing field and ended up relocating to Texas in my early 30’s. I have always had a passion for helping others and in science and nutrition, which aligns with Sprouts background of a healthy lifestyle. A former vendor mentioned looking into Medical Billing and Coding as a side job/career. I decided one day that I would feel better about completing a certification and was able to do so all online.
Nothing is cheap these days, but I do know that education is most certainly something that can’t be taken away from us as a society and strongly urge anyone with a desire to complete tasks to apply for this program. It is something that the company has generously offered and would be great to shine some more light on what sort of an impact it has had on me personally, as a long-term team member here.
I strongly encourage parents and team members to apply it is very simple and can be used for tuition, books and other needs that are related to education. I am most certainly thankful to have been awarded this and am appreciative for the past and current positions here with Sprouts.”