Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship

Elmhurst Garden Club
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.

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.

 _____ Transcript from the University/College
_____  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

Deadline May 1, 2016-  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:_______

School Address________________________________________________________________

Names of Parents/Guardians and Occupations:

______________________________________________________________________________

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List all the classes you have taken in Environmental Studies and/or other science related subjects ____________________________________________________________________________

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List organized activities or clubs in which you have participated:_________________________

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Describe your work or volunteer-related activities during the past three years:__________

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How do you plan to apply your education after you graduate?