It is exciting to see the cannabis business grow. There are many dedicated and hardworking individuals who love this plant. It’s not always easy to break into the cannabis industry. Until now.
DaySavers’ Higher Potential Scholarship offers more than $25,000 worth of awards and resources to anyone who wants to start their career in the entertainment industry. This includes mentoring, VIP events access, scholarship opportunities, networking, as well as a $1.420 cash award to one lucky student.
The Bat Signal is a good indicator if you want to know if a cannabis career is for you.
The Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition, made up of almost 20 cannabis brands and educators who are willing to open their doors and share their expertise with the next generation, wants you to get in and show your confidence. The Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition is open to entrepreneurs, CEOs and scientists as well as educators, media and journalists. It is your chance to gain a foothold in the cannabis industry and learn from the people who built it to the billion dollar behemoth that it has become.
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Higher Potential Scholarship Coalition is an all-star lineup of people in the cannabis industry who are working together to shape the future, regardless of what part of the industry you may be interested in.
What are the options?
- DaySaversThis year, the company that offers the most innovative and transparent smoking accessories on the market is offering a grand prize worth $1,420, as well as a chance to win whichever scholarship you choose.
- Ganjier Three full-ride certifications are available for the elite Ganjier Product Specialist Certification.
- Niagara University Opens the door to higher education by offering 10 horticulture scholarship and 5 tickets for their Cannabis conference.
- Benzinga Get 5 Tickets to the 2025 or 2026 Shows (21+ Only).
- Marijuana VentureInterchange Magazine, one of Canada’s leading cannabis media outlets, provides access to Interchange events and mentorships. They also feature media in their magazine (21+ only for the 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 More information will soon be available about the new project.
- 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 The program covers tuition and provides starter tools to 25 students.
- The Network of Applied Pharmacognosy We are hosting four mentorships, with either Dr. Miyabe Kirk (a renowned Cannabis Scientist) or Dr. Riley Kirk.
- Sage Advice Includes 3 pro six-month memberships. Perfect for growing your network and improving your skills.
- Smoke Temple The Cannabis Industry’s Premier Trade Event (21+) MJBizCon is offering four free passes for MJBizCon.
- The Mycelia Group There are two ways to launch entrepreneurial projects in collaboration with Jessica Ferranti, CEO.
- Fill-a-Blunts Bring four pairs of tickets each to the major events NECANN NJ CannaCon MN Champs TX/FL and NECANN NJ (21+).
- CannaSexualAshley Manta, a sexologist and founder of, who explores the intersection between cannabis and sexuality is offering a 1-on-1 mentorship.
- The Veterinary Cannabis Society This offer covers 8 seats at their cannabis professional course. It is for those who love animals and pets.
- Camp Laughing Grass The founder of Trinity Madison will mentor two winners in cannabis tourism.
- CannaCon There are 5 pairs of tickets for their Minnesota and Washington concerts in 2025 plus their events in 2026.
- Cannabis Alliance A pair of tickets were donated to the Washington Cannabis Summit in 2026. (21+).
- Canna Babes is offering multiple consulting & mentorship sessions with the CEO and host of The Canna Boss Babes podcast, Ishqa Hillman.
- Green CulturE The program offers five tuition-free seats in each state. This is available to you in more than 20 states. Or, choose from a Workforce Development Program.
- Ganjactivist Soon, it will be here!
How to Apply
Wow, that’s some pretty incredible stuff. How can you become a member? This is super easy.
Just head on over to https://daysavers.com/higher-potential-scholarship/ to explore and find the right opportunity for your interests. You can then write a brief personal essay telling us the story of your experience with cannabis and your goals. Also, explain why you are interested in this scholarship. 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.
What are you still waiting for? It’s time to apply for the exciting, fastest-growing sector in the country. Apply today!
