UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE BOTANY STUDENTS The Joan K. Hunt And Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship In Field Botany PROVIDES financial aid toward a summer study of field botany. The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the awareness of the importance of botany to horticulture. It does not support lab work. The summer projects may be pursued beyond the regular course of study to gain additional knowledge and experience and may award credit. Study must be in any one of the 50 states of the U.S. College undergraduates and graduate students up to the Masters degree may apply. Preference is given to undergraduates. Application for the GCA Summer Scholarship in Field Botany and the application for this scholarship are the same and will be considered together. Selection and administration by the GCA Scholarship Committee Areas of study The specific course of study and the location are chosen by the student. Some suggested studies include: • assisting a botanist with field studies • assisting a botanist with plant inventories • plant monitoring in a national forest • internship on a special project in a botanical garden   Established in 2001 • Funds one or more scholars annually at $1500 • Application Deadline: February 1 • Contact: Ms. Judy Smith                   The Garden Club of America                   14 East 60th Street                   New York, NY 10022-1002 • Phone:   (212) 753-8287, Fax: (212) 753-0134