THE LEAFLET

Attention all grad and advanced undergrad students studying urban forestry! The Garden Club of America’s urban forestry scholarship deadline is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance at $7,500! 

Founded in 1913, The Garden Club of America (GCA) is a volunteer nonprofit organization comprised of almost 200 member clubs and approximately 18,000 club members throughout the country. To promote a greater understanding of the interdependence of horticulture, environmental protection, and community involvement, GCA offers 29 different merit-based scholarships and annually awards over $300,000. We help administer, unsurprisingly, the Urban Forestry Scholarship.  

The goal of the scholarship is to advance the field of urban forestry by encouraging students to study the planning, management, horticulture and ecology of urban forests and the effect of healthy urban forests on people and the environment.  

What you need to know: 

Funds one or more graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions annually for $7,500 to study and research that will advance the knowledge of urban forestry and increase the number of scientists in the field. A recipient may apply for an additional year. Applicants should complete the electronic application form. Be prepared to upload a vita at the time of your electronic application form submission. At minimum, include: 

• Relevant Education, work, and volunteer experience 
• Publications and presentations 
• Career goals 

A letter of endorsement directly emailed from applicant’s major professor/advisor and signed by the student’s faculty adviser and submitted to: gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org by January 15 with the name of the student in the subject line. The letter should: 

• Identify the student 
• Indicate the status of the student in the program 
• Evaluate the students ability as an independent researcher. 

The application deadline is January 15th – Application is not considered complete until the letter of endorsement is received. Final award decisions are made in late March. Fellowship recipients will receive official notification from the Garden Club of America. If you have any questions concerning the award application or eligibility requirements, please contact us at gcaurbanforestry@caseytrees.org. 

Eligibility is open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in U.S. institutions studying urban forestry, environmental studies, horticulture, forestry or related programs. We encourage all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing applicant’s materials in the coming weeks. 

For full eligibility requirements and to learn more about the application process, visit our Scholarships page.