“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.
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29 merit-based unique scholarship opportunities across 12 areas
1400+
Over 1400 scholars have received GCA funds to support their education and research
$459k
In 2024, almost half a million dollars awarded to 100 scholars
1928
The GCA’s first scholarship premiered in 1928: 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.
