The Garden Club of America Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture 2026 Application
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
The Garden Club of America Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship will award up to $5,000 to a student currently enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution in the United States. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.
Each application will be reviewed by American Public Garden Association’s Garden Scholar Awards Committee.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Email
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College/University Attending
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Major
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Minor (if applicable)
Anticipated Graduation Date
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Credit Hours Completed
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Credit Hours Remaining for Degree
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Overall GPA for Graduate Program
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GPA within Major
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Attachments
Please attach in PDF format (unless otherwise specified) the following documents:
A two (2) page maximum written statement with a description of your career interests, a brief biography including your current educational pursuits and future plans, and an explanation of how the funds available will be used to further enhance your training and research
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Your current CV or Resume
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A letter/statement from a contact person at the public horticulture institution where your will undertake your studies
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Transcript for the graduate-level degree program you are currently enrolled in.
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Transcript may be official or unofficial but must be a hi-resolution version with date of transcript easily readable.
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Transcript for your undergraduate degree.
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Headshot
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300 ppi (pixels per inch) color photo, size 4x6 inches, JPG format. Please note this photo will NOT be shared with the scholarship committee and will only be used in publication if you are awarded the Fellowship.
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Recommendations
Each applicant must submit two written letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your major program adviser.
Recommendation 1
Reference Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference Institution
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Reference Phone Number
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Phone Number
Reference Email
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Recommendation Letter
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Recommendation 2
Reference Name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference Institution
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Reference Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Reference Email
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Recommendation Letter
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