The Keller Scholarship in Conservation Horticulture

THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA KELLER SCHOLARSHIP IN CONSERVATION HORTICULTURE

Open to a current undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior with a declared major in biology, horticulture, or related fields. Preference is given to students with interest in plant conservation and botanic gardens.

This scholarship funds at least one scholarship, up to $5,000, to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a university program to study conservation horticulture. The scholar will pursue experiential learning, with access to BGCI-US programs and resources, at a recognized botanic garden or other closely aligned public garden in the United States. They will have the option to study plant conservation based at the BGCI-US office at The Huntington Library in San Marino, CA or a mutually agreed BGCI member botanic garden in the U.S. This scholarship is intended to be a summer fellowship, but is not restricted to that time period, as determined by the BGCI-US. Visit the Scholarship page to learn more.

Deadline: January 15

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.*

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Do you have an area of expertise, special interest, or study in conservation, horticulture, or related fields? If yes, please explain.*

Do you currently have a relationship with a recognized botanic garden or other closely aligned public garden in the United States? If yes, please explain.*

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REFERENCES: Please provide two letters of recommendation. They should include comments on your academic progress and achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the program you have selected. Electronic copies of the letters of recommendation should be attached below and must be signed by the individual writing the letter, or sent to us directly from their email.

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.

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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.