About:

• The Garden Club of America: Founded in 1913, The Garden Club of America is a nonprofit organization comprised of 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 club members throughout the United States. To promote greater understanding of the interdependence of horticulture, environmental protection, and community involvement, GCA offers 29 different merit-based scholarships and annually awards over $300,000.
• Casey Trees: Casey Trees is a non-profit organization established in 2001 to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of Washington, DC. The organization works with others to plant and care for trees and promotes the use of green infrastructure of environmentally friendly and sustainable development.

Eligibility:

Open to graduate or advanced undergraduate students that are studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry, or related courses of study with a special interest in the urban forest. Students must be enrolled during the academic year following the award decision. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. – based institution.

Provisions:

Funds one or more students annually at $7,500 for study and research that will advance the knowledge of urban forestry and increase the number of scientists in the field.

Application Process:

1. Applicants should complete the electronic application form. Be prepared to upload a vita at the time of your electronic application form submission. Preview the application questions here. At minimum, include:
   • Relevant Education, work, and volunteer experience
   • Publications and presentations
   • Career goals
2. A letter of endorsement directly emailed from applicant’s major professor/advisor and signed by the student’s faculty advisor and submitted to: gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org by January 31 with the name of the student in the subject line. The letter should:
   • Identify the student
   • Indicate the status of the student in the program
   • Evaluate the students ability as an independent researcher.

Application Deadline:

January 31st – Application is not considered complete until the letter of endorsement is received. Final award decisions are made in late March. Fellowship recipients will receive official notification from the Garden Club of America. If you have any questions concerning the award application or eligibility requirements, please contact us at gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org.

More information: https://caseytrees.org/education/urban-forestry-fellowship/

Professional Grounds Management Society Scholarship

Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a resident of MD, VA, or DC
2. Applicant must be a current student of horticulture or a related field.
3. Applicant must be at least in their first year of college or may be recently graduated from high
school (within the calendar year).
4. Applicant must be sponsored by a PGMS member.

What the scholarship selection committee looks for:

• An active student with solid grades,
• Past or current employment in the green industry
• Involvement in the industry with apprentice or professional organizations, such as FFA, 4H,state or county programs,
• Civic projects and outreach programs.
• The committee also looks for any personal development classes and any involvement in sports or
  clubs.

Applying for the scholarship:

All applicants must submit the following to PGMS DC Branch, either by mail or email:
• The completed scholarship application.
• Cover letter. Please include introduction, educational and professional goals, and intent for use
of scholarship funds.
• Current resume. Please include past employment history, awards, and certificates earned.
• College or school transcripts.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation. These should be from an instructor, employer, etc.
• A letter from the PGMS member who is sponsoring the applicant.

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1st 2022

Winners Announced: May 1st 2022

More information/Application: PGMS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE

Now Accepting Applications!

(Each scholarship application deadline is different, check to see when the exact deadline is!)

Since 1928 when the Rome Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture was established, The Garden Club of America has funded more than 1,400 recipients. The GCA offers 28 merit-based scholarships, fellowships and awards in 12 areas.

Multiple scholarship, fellowship, and award opportunities available!

Scholarship Opportunities for multiple fields including:

• Botany
• Coastal Wetland Studies
• Conservation and Ecological Restoration
• Desert Studies
• Garden History and Design
• Horticulture and Related Fields
• International Work and Study
• Landscape Architecture
• Native Bird Habit
• Pollinator Research
• Summer Environmental Study
• Urban Forestry

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY ONE GCA SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP OR AWARD MAY BE APPLIED FOR ANNUALLY.

For more information and application instructions: https://www.gcamerica.org/scholarships