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THE GARDEN CLUB of AMERICA AWARDS FOR SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Open to college students following their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution.

These awards offer students who have demonstrated a keen interest in the betterment of the environment an opportunity for further study at a site chosen by the student. Some of the summer programs students have completed recently include the study of hazardous waste, marine science, energy, plant resources in the tropics, barrier island ecology, and oil spill cleanup and control. Visit the GCA's Scholarship page to learn more.

Application deadline: February 5

Applicants are limited to applying for one GCA Scholarship per year, either through the GCA’s website, third party sites, or collaborating organizations. Should you submit more than one application all submissions will be voided.*

Yes, I acknowledge I may only apply for one GCA scholarship per year.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Full Name:

First NameLast Name

Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email:*

Citizenship:*

EDUCATION

I am currently and actively enrolled in, and attending, a US-based associate, undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate certificate or degree program.*

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Present College/University:*

Present College/University Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current Grade Level:*

Anticipated Graduation Date:*

Academic Concentration:*

OTHER SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS ATTENDED

Name of Institution 1:*

Dates Attended:*

Year of Graduation:*

Degree Obtained:*

Name of Institution 2:

Dates Attended:

Year of Graduation:

Degree Obtained:

Name of Institution 3:

Dates Attended:

Year of Graduation:

Degree Obtained:

Academic Honors*

Scholarships/Fellowships (include dates):*

Employment (include dates):*

Experience and Activities in Horticulture Field:*

Leadership Positions:*

Career Goals/Professional Plans:*

PLANS

Name of Program or Project:*

Content of Program or Project:*

Duration of Program or Project:*

Supervising Institution and/or person and location:*

Additional scholarships/fellowships for which you are applying:*

Please provide a one paragraph explanation of your research endeavors. *

EVALUTATION MATERIALS

SHORT ESSAY: Please tell us about the summer program or project you have developed and/or selected, how it fits into your future plans, and what knowledge or experience you hope to gain out of it.

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REFERENCES: Two letters of recommendation are required to be eligible for a GCA scholarship.

Reference #1: One from your advisor on your academic progress and achievements, personal qualities, and qualifications for the summer program or project you have developed or selected.

Reference #2: The second letter should be from a professor familiar with your work and interests including information on the program or project you have developed/selected.

* If you have applied to a program but are not yet enrolled, please provide information on the program, as well as, confirmation of your acceptance. All applicants must comply with the educational and eligibility requirements of the GCA Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship to guarantee its provisions.

Electronic copies of the letters of recommendation should be attached below and must be signed by the individual writing the letter, or sent to scholarshipapplications@gcamerica.org directly from their email. If your reference plans to submit your recommendation via email, please upload a placeholder below. Include their email if possible.

Reference Full Name:*

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Title of Reference:*

Reference Email:*

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Reference Phone Number:

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Reference Full Name:*

First NameLast Name

Title of Reference:*

Reference Email:*

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Reference Phone Number:

Area CodePhone Number

Attach Letter of Recommendation (2) PDF only:*

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TRANSCRIPTS

Only official school transcripts will be counted toward your application evaluation. Unofficial documents may be used as placeholders, but are not sufficient to be considered for a scholarship. Please indicate that you understand it's your responsibility to follow up with official materials before the application deadline.*

I understand, and am providing my official school transcript(s).I understand, and including unofficial documents as placeholders, and will provide official documents as soon as possible.

Official Transcript (PDF only)*

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How did you hear about GCA Scholarships?*

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Please do not send any additional materials that are not required.

Any questions about GCA scholarships or your application can be submitted to scholarshipapplications@gcamerica.org.

The Scholarship Committee will meet in March; applicants will be notified of their application status shortly thereafter. The Garden Club of America policy conforms with and strongly supports applicable federal and state laws that forbid discrimination on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion, age, national origin or sexual orientation with regard to the application for any of the scholarships The Garden Club of America sponsors.