The cannabis industry is an exciting and growing business, filled with dedicated, hardworking people who have a passion for the plant. But breaking in is not easy. Until now.
Introducing the DaySavers Higher Potential Scholarship, packed with more than $25,000 in awards and opportunities to help anyone get started on their dream job in the industry, including mentorships, VIP access to industry events, networking opportunities, scholarships, and a $1,420 cash prize to help one lucky student get on the right path.
So if you’re waiting for a sign that a career in the cannabis industry is right for you, consider this the Bat Signal.
Made up of nearly 20 cannabis brands, educators, and insiders willing to share their knowledge and open their doors to the next generation of cannabis leaders, the Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition wants to help you get your foot in the door and bring your swagger to the industry. From entrepreneurs and CEOs to scientists, educators, and media members, this is a foot in the door and a chance to learn the basics of the industry from those who have built it into the billion-dollar behemoth it is.
Insider Access and Knowledge
The Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition is a who’s who of cannabis culture, all working to build the future of the industry, no matter what aspect of the business you’re interested in.
So what’s available?
- DaySavers, the most transparent and innovative smoking accessories company on the market, is putting up the $1,420 grand prize in cash, plus one scholarship opportunity of your choice.
- Ganjier is offering 3 full rides to its elite Ganjier Product Specialist certification.
- SUNY Niagara is opening the doors of higher education with 10 horticulture scholarships and 5 passes to their cannabis conference.
- Benzinga gets you networking with 5 tickets to their 2025 and 2026 shows (21+ only).
- Marijuana Venture, one of the premier cannabis industry media outlets, brings Interchange event access, mentorships, and even media features in their mag (21+ for events).
- NECANN, a producer of top industry events nationwide, is offering tickets to five of their biggest events in NJ, NY, Boston, Maryland, and Vermont—all for the 21+ crowd.
- The Connecticut Cannabis Ombudsman is offering 5 in-state mentorships & 3 out-of-state mentorships.
- Cannabis & Tech Today is also on board, with details coming soon.
- Custom Cones USA will give 4 winners 1:1 mentorships with founders Harrison Bard or Fredrik Rading—your backstage pass to the pre-roll game.
- Operator Academy is covering tuition for 25 students and hooking them up with starter toolkits to get hands-on.
- The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy is hosting 4 mentorships with renowned cannabis scientists, Dr. Miyabe Shields or Dr. Riley Kirk.
- Sage Advice includes 3 six-month pro memberships, perfect for expanding your circle and honing your skills.
- Smoke Temple is giving four winners passes to MJBizCon 2025, the cannabis industry’s premier trade event (21+).
- The Mycelia Group has two opportunities for entrepreneurial project launches in collaboration with CEO Jessica Ferranti.
- Fill-a-Blunts brings 4 pairs of tickets to major events NECANN NJ, CannaCon MN, and Champs TX/FL (21+).
- CannaSexual, which explores the intersection of cannabis and sexuality, is spicing things up with a 1:1 mentorship with founder and award-winning sexologist Ashley Manta.
- The Veterinary Cannabis Society will cover 8 seats in their professional cannabis course for pet and animal lovers alike.
- Camp Laughing Grass is bringing two lucky winners behind the scenes for mentorships in cannabis tourism with founder Trinity Madison.
- CannaCon has 5 pairs of tickets to their Minnesota and Washington events in 2025, plus their shows in 2026 (21+).
- The Cannabis Alliance contributed a pair of tickets to the 2026 Washington Cannabis Summit (21+).
- The Canna Boss Babes is offering multiple consulting & mentorship sessions with the CEO and host of The Canna Boss Babes podcast, Ishqa Hillman.
- Green CulturED is offering 5 tuition-free seats per state, available in nearly 20 states, or a Workforce Development Program of your choice.
- Ganjactivist is coming soon!
How to Apply
Pretty amazing stuff, huh? So how can you be a part of it? It’s super simple.
Just head on over to https://daysavers.com/higher-potential-scholarship/ to explore and find the right opportunity for your interests. Then, tell us your story in a short personal essay about your journey with cannabis, your goals, and why this opportunity matters to you. That’s it.
There are over 100 awards to go around, and you don’t need a perfect résumé, just a vision, passion for the plant, and a drive to make your mark in the weed world.
So what are you waiting for? This is your chance to get your start in the most exciting and fastest-growing industry in the nation. It’s high time to apply today.
