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 The Garden Club of America Scholarships, Fellowships, & Awards

Funding is available for study or research in the areas of:

Botany Coastal Wetland Studies Conservation Desert Studies Ecology Garden History & Design Horticulture Tropical Horticulture

International Study Landscape Architecture Native Bird Habitat Native Plant Studies Pollinator Research Public Horticulture Urban Forestry Tropical Landscape Architecture

How do I know which scholarship is right for me?



Each of the GCA’s 29 merit-based scholarships has its own page of information, including a description, eligibility qualifications, award amounts, special considerations, due dates, and links to each scholarship application. 

GCA scholarships are organized by area of study. Clicking on an area of study will display a drop-down menu listing the particular scholarships, fellowships, and/or awards under that area of study. 

Interested scholars should review the offerings to find the right one for their interests. School advisors may be able to help.

How many scholarships can I apply for?

Applicants may apply to only one scholarship, fellowship, or award per year. 

Are there eligibility requirements?

GCA scholarships are open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are enrolled at a U.S.- based institution. (Exception: The Rome Prize Fellowship and The GCA/RHS Interchange Fellowship are open to U.S. citizens only).

Each scholarship has its own additional eligibility requirements pertaining to academic level and area of interest. Please review the scholarship pages in which you are interested for complete details. It is up to the applicant to determine for which scholarships they are eligible.

What are the deadlines?

Each scholarship, fellowship, or award has its own application deadline. The GCA does not grant exceptions. Applicants must ensure that all required materials are submitted by the specified due date.

When will I be notified if I am awarded a scholarship?

Applicants will be notified via email in early to mid-March whether or not they have received a scholarship. At that time, an agreement form will be sent to those who have received a scholarship, which must be completed electronically by April 1. Awards are distributed at the end of April. 

What else should I know?

Some applications will be made directly to GCA Headquarters, where they will be reviewed by the GCA Scholarship Committee.

Other applications will be sent to collaborating institutions, where a selection committee of experts in the field will review the applications. Their recommendations are then sent to the GCA Scholarship Committee for final approval. 

For additional information, email

scholarshipapplications@gcamerica.org