Garden Club of America Montine M Freeman Scholarship

The Montine McDaniel Freeman Scholarship aims to promote the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to foster research, documentation, and teaching skills in horticulture, this scholarship supports students exploring innovative ways to incorporate native plants into managed landscapes. Scholarship Details • Funds one or more scholarships annually at a minimum of $3,000 • Supports study at accredited colleges, universities, or major botanic gardens or arboreta • Research and projects may include plant propagation, working with native plant collections, and managed landscape techniques • Selection conducted by a committee chaired by a Scholarship Vice Chair Eligibility Criteria • Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents • Currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution • Eligible applicants include college undergraduates, graduate students, advanced degree candidates, and non-degree seeking students above high school level • Scholarship is not available to international applicants Application Process 1. Review application instructions available through the GCA Headquarters 2. Prepare your application, ensuring it highlights your study or project related to underutilized native plants 3. Submit the completed application electronically or by mail to GCA Headquarters in New York City 4. Ensure your application is received by February 1st preceding the period of study The Montine McDaniel Freeman Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the field of horticulture by focusing on underutilized native plants. Apply now to support your research and advance your skills in this vital area of study!