Garden Club of America (GCA): Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture

Summary: 

Research/ Internship funding for graduate students in the study of public horticulture.

Application Deadline Date: 
Saturday, February 1, 2025
# Awards: 
At least 1
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
5,000
Academic Area: 

Public Horticulture

Description: 

Established in 2013 and funded by the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation, the fellowship honors Mrs. Iselin’s contributions to GCA and our communities by advancing the study of public horticulture. The purpose of the fellowship is to further the study of 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

Award Purpose: 
Research
Internship
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 
US Citizen or permanent residents
 
Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 
  • Open to students enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture
  • Student must confirm ability to conduct research or otherwise utilize facility at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other institution directly engaged with connecting people, plants and gardening within the United State
  • Only 1 GCA Scholarship/ Fellowship/ Award may be applied for annually
Specializations: 
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Forestry
Urban
Date Updated: 
Monday, January 6, 2025
Recurring: 
Annual - Jan
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Amount: 
5000