KCGC Scholarship Criteria
DEADLINE - APRIL 30, 2025 - No Exceptions
The Kewaunee County Garden Club is offering scholarships to qualified student applicants pursuing a degree in the field of horticulture/or related to horticulture. Full-time students can qualify for up to $1,000.00 per school year and Part-time students can qualify for up to $500.00 per school year.
Previous applicants may reapply each year up to 4 years in their school career.
Scholarship Criteria:
1. Must be a resident of Kewaunee County.
2. Must be enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university and will pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field such as Environmental Studies (e.g., Forestry, Botany, Sustainable Agriculture, or Landscaping). Preference will be awarded to those pursuing a degree in Horticulture.
Proof of enrollment is required.
3. Must have completed or have a plan to complete 10 hours of volunteer service work in the field of Horticulture or Environmental studies/education. Volunteer hours do not have to be completed in Kewaunee County. For volunteer opportunities with KCGC, please contact Sandi Christman at (920) 388-4991.
Returning applicants must provide proof of completed volunteer hours.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation that support the applicant's interest/commitment to Horticulture/Environmental studies.
5. Submit an essay, in 250 words: "What I want to accomplish in Horticulture or Environmental studies."
6. Previous winners of a KCGC Scholarship that reapply for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Proof required - unofficial transcript acceptable.
7. Must meet deadlines and requirements of the scholarship application in order to be considered - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Scholarship Application can be found by hovering over the 'Scholarship Criteria' menu above, then click on the 'Scholarship Application' drop down menu.
Previous applicants may reapply each year up to 4 years in their school career.
Scholarship Criteria:
1. Must be a resident of Kewaunee County.
2. Must be enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university and will pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in Horticulture or a related field such as Environmental Studies (e.g., Forestry, Botany, Sustainable Agriculture, or Landscaping). Preference will be awarded to those pursuing a degree in Horticulture.
Proof of enrollment is required.
3. Must have completed or have a plan to complete 10 hours of volunteer service work in the field of Horticulture or Environmental studies/education. Volunteer hours do not have to be completed in Kewaunee County. For volunteer opportunities with KCGC, please contact Sandi Christman at (920) 388-4991.
Returning applicants must provide proof of completed volunteer hours.
4. Submit two letters of recommendation that support the applicant's interest/commitment to Horticulture/Environmental studies.
5. Submit an essay, in 250 words: "What I want to accomplish in Horticulture or Environmental studies."
6. Previous winners of a KCGC Scholarship that reapply for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Proof required - unofficial transcript acceptable.
7. Must meet deadlines and requirements of the scholarship application in order to be considered - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Scholarship Application can be found by hovering over the 'Scholarship Criteria' menu above, then click on the 'Scholarship Application' drop down menu.