Scholarship: GCA Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies

The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies

Open to college undergraduates and graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non- degree-seeking applicants above the high school level. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.

This scholarship funds one or more scholarships annually at a minimum of $3000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Projects may include, but are not restricted to, plant propagation, and the acquisition of skills for working with native plant collections, including techniques for incorporating them in managed landscapes. Photographic and written documentation of studies and research projects may be considered.

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*

example@example.com

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*

YesNo

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):*

Additional Experience, Activities and Interests:*

Leadership Positions:*

Career Goals/Professional Plans:*

PROJECT/PROGRAM DETAILS

Name of Project or Program:*

Content of Project or Program:*

Duration of Project or 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 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.

Attach Short Essay (PDF only)

Browse Files

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 Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Attach Reference Letter (1)*

Browse Files

Reference Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Attach Reference Letter (2)*

Browse Files

TRANSCRIPT

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)*

Browse Files

Additional Transcript (PDF only)

Browse Files

How did you hear about GCA Scholarships?*

Please Specify:

SIGNATURE

Signature

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.