West Virginia Garden Club Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by West Virginia Garden Club, Inc.
About the West Virginia Garden Club
West Virginia Garden Club, Inc. (WVGCI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to education and the art and science of gardening. Members may belong to a local club or participate as members at large. Local clubs operate independently under WVGCI.
- WVGCI supports education in gardening and related fields.
- Membership is available through a local club or as a member at large.
Scholarship Overview
WVGCI lists three scholarship opportunities for students pursuing further education. The awards include scholarships for horticulture and environmental studies, as well as a scholarship for West Virginia high school seniors. The National Garden Club scholarship is listed with an award of up to $4,000.
- Horticulture and Environmental Studies Scholarship: $3,000.
- National Garden Club Scholarship: up to $4,000.
- Esther J. Hinchman Scholarship: $500.
Horticulture and Environmental Studies Scholarship
Description: This $3,000 scholarship is for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students studying horticulture or environmental fields. Eligible majors are specified in the scholarship guidelines. Applicants must plan to work in the field after graduation. The scholarship is sponsored by the WVGCI Life Membership program.
- Award value: $3,000.
- Eligibility: College juniors, seniors, and graduate students in qualifying fields who plan to work in the field after graduation.
Esther J. Hinchman Scholarship
Description: This $500 scholarship is available to West Virginia high school seniors planning to attend college in or outside the state. Applicants must plan to major in environmental studies or a related subject. The scholarship donor is Esther J. Hinchman.
Requirements: Applicants must be sponsored by a garden club and provide their name, address, phone number, date of birth, high school, chosen college or university, and academic record. They must also submit an essay of at least 250 words describing their goals, purpose for applying, and relevant background, such as school activities and community involvement.
- Award value: $500.
- Eligible fields: Horticulture, landscape design, forestry, botany, conservation, land management, environmental concerns, geology, or related subjects.
- Applicants: West Virginia high school seniors planning to attend college.