Elmhurst Garden Club
College Scholarship Application Information
College Scholarship Application Information
The Mildred Hartney Scholarship is open to students enrolled in
Horticulture and/or Environmental Studies or a related science area such as
biology or botany.
Our Goal:
To encourage the advancement and stimulate an interest in horticulture through education; to provide an outlet for creative expression; to further education in horticulture, environmental studies, conservation and landscape design through scholarships.
To encourage the advancement and stimulate an interest in horticulture through education; to provide an outlet for creative expression; to further education in horticulture, environmental studies, conservation and landscape design through scholarships.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a junior or senior
- Must have a declared major in horticulture,
biology/botany, and/or environmental studies.
- Must submit a complete official academic
transcript
- Must have a minimum grade point average of
"B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
- Must submit a photo suitable for publication
(if awarded scholarship).
- Must present a short program on your major
at a meeting of the Elmhurst Garden Club (if awarded scholarship).
Application Procedures:
- The deadline for the application and all
required documentation is due on May 1 to Jean Baldikoski, Scholarship
Chair, Elmhurst Garden Club, 440 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126.
- Must submit two letters of
recommendation: one from the majoring department and one from a
non-related individual.
- Must submit a cover letter discussing
commitment to chosen career, extra-curricular activities, community
service and work-related experiences.
- Must submit a letter of acceptance (if
awarded scholarship).
Eligibility Requirements
- You must meet all eligibility criteria.
- All parts of the application must be typed
or legible in order to be considered.
- All
attachments must contain your full name.
- Scholarship funding awarded is granted
only for tuition at the college/university designated on application
during year applied for.
Application Checklist:
_____ Cover Letter describing your interest in horticulture, Environmental Studies and/or a related science area and providing specific information/evidence of your involvement in these areas.
_____ Cover Letter describing your interest in horticulture, Environmental Studies and/or a related science area and providing specific information/evidence of your involvement in these areas.
_____ Transcript from
the University/College
_____ Scholarship Application
_____ Letters of Recommendation
_____ Scholarship Application
_____ Letters of Recommendation
_____ Materials sent
to Jean Baldikoski, Scholarship Chair, Elmhurst Garden Club, 440 S. Prospect
Avenue, Elmhurst IL 60126
_____ Postmarked by
May 1
Elmhurst Garden Club
College Scholarship Application 2012-2013
College Scholarship Application 2012-2013
Deadline May 1, 2014 - Use additional sheets if needed.
Name_____________________________________________
Date_______________________
Home
Address_________________________________________________________________
City
and Zip_____________________________Phone Number__________________________
E-mail
address___________________________Alternate Phone Number_________________
Date
of Birth_______________________
University/College______________________________________________________________
Grade
Pt. Avg. to-date:_______ Email_______________________________________________
Social
Security Number__________________________________________________________
School
Address________________________________________________________________
Names
of Parents/Guardians and Occupations:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List
all the classes you have taken in Environmental Studies and/or other science
related subjects ____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
List
organized activities or clubs in which you have participated:_________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Describe
your work or volunteer-related activities during the past three
years:__________
______________________________________________________________________________
How do you plan to apply your education after you graduate?
