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Category: Summer Environmental Study

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Purpose

To encourage studies and careers in the environmental field, with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience beyond the regular course of study.

Level of Education

Open to college undergraduate for summer study following freshman, sophomore, or junior year.

Eligibility

Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution. Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.

Provisions

Provides financial assistance of $3000 to one student annually for field work, research, or classroom work in the environmental field. (Award amounts were increased from $1500 in 2007.) Work may award academic credit but should be in addition to required courses.

Selection

Selection is made by  members of the GCA Scholarship Committee.

History

To honor Elizabeth Gardner Norweb, ardent conservationist and GCA President from 1979 to 1981. Mrs. Edward K. Poor, Mrs. Walter Marting, and Mrs. Jerome F. Page spearheaded the creation of a fund to establish this scholarship. Mrs. Norweb’s family and friends from across the country quickly responded with contributions, including special support from Shaker Lakes Garden Club, Little Garden Club of Columbus, and the Garden Club of Cleveland. The first recipient was awarded $1500 from the still-growing fund in 2004. The completed corpus for the scholarship was realized a year later, providing the basis for a continuing Norweb scholar.

To Apply

See application and instructions. Applications must be submitted electronically or sent by mail to be received at GCA Headquarters in New York City by February 5 preceding the summer of study. Note that applications for this scholarship, the Mary T. Carothers Scholarship, the Clara Carter Higgins Scholarship, and the GCA Awards for Summer Environmental Studies are considered together. Interested students should submit only one application. PLEASE NOTE: ONLY ONE GCA SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP OR AWARD MAY BE APPLIED FOR ANNUALLY.

Fund

The Elizabeth Gardner Norweb Summer Environmental Studies Scholarship Fund is managed by the GCA.

Contact

The Garden Club of America, attn: Scholarship Applications, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1006. Phone: 212-753-8287 / email: scholarshipapplications@gcamerica.org

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