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The Clara Carter Higgins Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship

Open to undergraduate college students who are U.S. Citizens/permanent residents 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 Scholarship page to learn more.

Deadline: February 5

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name*

First Name Last Name

Email*

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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number*

Area Code Phone Number

Citizenship:*

EDUCATION

Present College/University:*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

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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:*

Content of Program:*

Duration of Program:*

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. *

Evaluation Materials

SHORT ESSAY: Please tell us what you know about the program you have selected, how it fits into your future plans and what knowledge and experience you hope to gain during this program.

Attach Short Essay (PDF only):*

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REFERENCES: Please provide two letters of recommendation. One should include comments on your academic progress and achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the program you have selected. The other should include information on the program you have selected and assurance that you have applied and can be accepted.

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.

Reference Name*

First Name Last Name

Reference Title*

Email*

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Phone Number*

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Reference Name*

First Name Last Name

Reference Title*

Email*

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Phone Number*

Area Code Phone Number

Attach Reference Letter (2)*

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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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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.