Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee Annual Scholarship

Following our mission to educate members and the community about the art and science of gardening, floral design, landscape design, and horticulture while embracing best practices that promote sustainability, protect the environment, and conserve our natural resources, Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee established a scholarship in 2018. This opportunity has expanded through the years to now offer multiple awards via 35 public and private colleges, universities, and technical colleges in Wisconsin. Applicants must complete a rigorous process and are rated on established criteria that support the GCGM mission.

GCGM Scholarship opportunities for 2025:

Three $3000 merit-based scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate college students in Wisconsin pursuing the study of horticulture or plant sciences (such as floriculture, landscape design, botany, agronomy, plant pathology, environmental sciences). Each finalist may receive one award of $3000 for tuition (only). Scholarships may be applied for by full-time students at a college or university located within the State of Wisconsin. Applicants must have at least sophomore status with a cumulative 3.4 GPA and continue enrollment through 2025.

The scholarship will be awarded by May 1, 2025. Applications may be downloaded, completed, and sent with essay, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation by email to: gardenclubgmscholarship@gmail.com The deadline for the completed application and required materials is April 1, 2025. Information and the application are available (after January 21, 2025) on the Garden Club of Greater Milwaukee website: gardenclubgreatermilwaukee.org