Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
Essay Required
Undergrad
Grad School
Scholarship Description
Purpose
To encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.
Education
Open to college undergraduates or graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree seeking students above the high school level.
Eligibility
Open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Due to IRS restrictions, the GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.
Provisions
Funds one or more scholarships annually at a minimum of $3,000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Research studies, or projects may include, but are not restricted to, plant propagation and the acquisition of skills for working with native plant collections, including techniques for incorporating them in managed landscapes.
To encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.
Education
Open to college undergraduates or graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree seeking students above the high school level.
Eligibility
Open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Due to IRS restrictions, the GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.
Provisions
Funds one or more scholarships annually at a minimum of $3,000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Research studies, or projects may include, but are not restricted to, plant propagation and the acquisition of skills for working with native plant collections, including techniques for incorporating them in managed landscapes.
Essay Required
Undergrad
Grad School
