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THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP IN FIELD BOTANY

Open to undergraduate and master’s degree students. Research must be conducted in the Western Hemisphere. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution.

Provides $3500 annually to one student for out-door summer study in the field. Visit the GCA's Scholarship page to learn more.

Application deadline: February 1

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

Email*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

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 Academic 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):*

Additional Experience, Activities and Interests:*

Leadership Positions:*

Career Goals/Professional Plans:*

YOUR SUMMER PLANS

Name of Program or Project:*

Location of Program or Project:*

Content of Program or Project:*

Supervising Institution and/or person and location:*

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

EVALUATION 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.

Refer to Scholarship Provisions.

Scholarships are awarded to students who wish to do field work beyond their regular academic requirements at a U.S. institution. The work may award credit, but it must be in addition to required credits. The summer program field work may take place in North, Central or South America. In the case of two students with equal qualifications, preference would be given to the student whose field work lies within the 50 states.

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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 Field Botany 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:*

First NameLast Name

Reference Title:*

Reference Email:*

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Reference Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number

Attach Letter of Recommendation (1) PDF only:*

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Reference Full Name:*

First NameLast Name

Reference Title:*

Reference Email:*

example@example.com

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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Additional Transcript (PDF only)

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How did you hear about GCA Scholarships?*

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SIGNATURE

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Date:*

Date

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.