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The GCA Interchange Fellowship and RHS McLaren Horticultural Scholarship – 2011 – 2012 – Horticulture and Related Fields – The Garden Field Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
Financial sponsorship in the United Kingdom was first provided by Fisons Corporation, then from 1973 to 1982 by the Stanley Smith Horticultural Foundation, and from 1982 to 1983 by the McLaren Trust. In 1988, Mrs. McLaren provided funding of the fellowship to be named the Martin McLaren Scholarship in memory of her husband. Mrs. McLaren provided funding, guidance, and personal hospitality to students. The American recipient became known as the Martin McLaren Scholar. In 2006, the McLaren Trust partnered with the Royal Horticultural Society to support the scholarship and the administration transferred from the Institute of Horticulture to the RHS Wisley. The GCA Interchange Fellowship & Martin McLaren Scholarship name was changed in 2009 to the GCA Interchange Fellowship/RHS McLaren Horticultural Scholarship.For one American scholar (McLaren Scholar) annually, 8500 British pounds for ten months of enrichment study under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society. The McLaren Trust and the RHS cover the cost of transportation, tuition, housing, board, and an allowance for personal needs during the American student’s academic year in Great Britain. The GCA makes travel arrangements to the U.K. Any additional funds for personal expenses exceeding the allowance are supplied by the candidate.For one British scholar (Interchange Fellow) annually, up to $30,000 USD. The GCA covers the cost of tuition, university or equivalent housing, meal plan, and university health plan, as well as $750 per semester for books and study materials, and $300 per month for personal incidentals and travel expenses to selected GCA meetings. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Corliss Knapp Engle Scholarship in Horticulture – 2011 – 2012 – Horticulture and Related Fields – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.It was established in 2010.Funds one or more scholarships annually at $2000 to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Projects may include but are not restricted to plant propagation, photographic documentation of studies and research projects, the acquisition of skills for working with horticulture collections, and research in horticulture in the broadest sense. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture – 2011 – 2012 – Horticulture and Related Field – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
To promote conservation of rare and endangered flora in the United States through the programs of the Center for Plant Conservation, St. Louis, Missouri.The Beattie Fellowship was established by the Fullerton Foundation to honor Catherine H. Beattie, GCA president (1981-1983), outstanding arranger, and gardener devoted to the preservation of wildflowers.Provides one annual research grant of up to $4000, regarded as compensation for work at a botanical garden by the student, who jointly serves the program of the Center for Plant Conservation and his/her curricular studies. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
Posted by neha on January 26, 2011
The Sally Brown GCA National Parks Conservation Scholarship – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
This to encourage students to pursue careers in conservation by providing hands-on field training experience protecting the treasured resources of America’s National Parks. The scholarship will allow the Student Conservation Association to expand its apprentice crew leader program from urban parks into America’s National Parks.Established in 2010, the scholarship is a tribute to Sara “Sally” Shallenberger Brown. It was created to showcase Ms. Brown’s dedication to the environment and ensure that her legacy will continue in perpetuity. A member of the Glenview Garden Club of Louisville, Kentucky since 1939, Sally Brown has given many years of active and influential service to environmental issues and conservation organizations on a local, national, and global level. The scholarship both commemorates Sally’s 100th birthday and honors the centennial of the National Park Service. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The GCA Fellowship in Ecological Restoration – Conservation & Ecological Restoration Department – Graduate Students – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
This GCA Fellowship was established on 2000 with funds from the John B. Young Charitable Trust as well as from GCA members and clubs. John and Marge Young of Waterloo, Iowa are the parents of Marilyn Magid (Cedar Rapids GC, Zone XI), who has served on GCA’s Executive Committee and as Chairman of the Conservation and National Affairs and Legislation Committees. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Zeller Summer Scholarship in Medicinal Botany – Undergraduate – Botany Department – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club Of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
Following a Zone Meeting hosted by her garden club, the Monroe (Louisiana) Garden Study League, Caroline Brown (Mrs. Douglas C.) expressed her interest in funding a summer scholarship in the field of medicinal botany. With the help of Dr. James Miller from the Missouri Botanical Garden, the GCA Scholarship Committee proposed a summer scholarship to include field study, laboratory study, or special coursework in medicinal botany. The fund was originally called the Caroline Brown Fund but Mrs. Brown preferred to call it the Zeller Medicinal Botany Fund to honor deceased members of her family. The scholarship was offered for the first time in 2003 for study during the summer of 2004. Caroline Brown is a member of the GCA House Committee and is responsible for Fine Arts and Acquisitions. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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The Anne S. Chatham Fellowship in Medicinal Botany – For Doctral Candidates and Recent Ph.D’s in Botany – 2011 – 2012 – The Garden Club of America – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
The Fellowship in Medicinal Botany was established in 1997 by Anne S. Chatham (Mrs. Hugh), Jupiter Island (Florida) Garden Club, while she was Zone VIII Representative to the Scholarship Committee. Mrs. Chatham wrote, “My hope is that those who will conduct studies will find means to protect and/or save lives. We are continually made aware by the media that many are restored to health as a result of research and development of God-given plant material. l feel it is our moral duty to assist in the protection of these sources. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Paul Mellon Fellowship – 2011 – 2012 – Berkeley College – Yale University – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
The Paul Mellon Fellowship is offered to an unmarried member of the Senior Class in Yale College for study at Clare College, Cambridge, for the coming academic year. The fellowships are normally renewed for a second year and fellowship recipients may request a third year. An Applicant must demonstrate a genuine interest in Britain or in subjects that can best be approached by study in England, must agree that in the summer following his/her first year at Clare College he/she will devote some time to travel in the British Isles or on the Continent, and will not ordinarily expect to return to the United States during that time, must have a strong academic record at Yale, must have demonstrated qualities of leadership at Yale. The Mellon Fellowship will pay directly to Clare College all tuition and college fees, including board and room expenses. Additionally, the Mellon Fellow will receive round-trip transportation from his/her home to Cambridge and a stipend of not less than $10,400 per year, payable in quarterly installments. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Class of 1960 John Heinz Government Service Fellowship – 2011 – 2012 – Yale University – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
Supports sophomores and juniors in Yale College who demonstrate that their intellectual or personal development would be significantly enhanced by a U.S. government service internship at the federal, state, or local government level. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
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Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship Program – 2011 – 2012 – Yale University – USA
Scholarship Introduction:
The Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling Fellowship Program awards annually three fellowships to students in the visual and fine arts, specifically: art history, conservation, studio art, film, and photography. The Fellowships are supported by income from the Mortimer and Sara Hays Endowment Fund at Brandeis University and provide support for living expenses and travel outside the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Each award provides a stipend of $19,000, and is not intended to be renewable. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »
