“Thank you for believing in me to carry the torch of knowledge, paying it forward from the investment you made.”
— Dr. Ari Novy, President and CEO of the San Diego Botanic Garden and recipient of a GCA scholarship in 2007
Photo of Lara Reynolds, 2006 GCA Scholar
GCA PRIORITY:SCHOLARSHIPS
We’re nearing a century of investments in our shared future.
GCA scholars study at institutions across the nation and some will conduct fieldwork across the globe.
29
29 unique, merit-based scholarships across 12 areas of study.
1500+
Over 1500 scholars have received...
$533K
In 2025, over half a million dollars was awarded to 119 scholars.
1926
The GCA’s first scholarship was launched in 1926: The Rome Prize Fellowship in Landscape Architecture.
Spread the word
Check out the tools below to promote scholarships to eligible candidates
Photo of Stephanie Cadaval, 2023 GCA Scholar
The Garden Club of America collaborates with universities, arboreta, and botanic gardens to encourage advertisement of our scholarships to their students and interns. We welcome your help spreading the word.
