NCYGS 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Application deadline is March 27, 2026
The American Horticultural Society is pleased to offer scholarships to help defray the cost to attend the 2026 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, taking place in Pasadena, CA from July 13-16. Scholarships will be awarded based on demonstrated financial need, commitment to children’s and youth gardening initiatives, and work with underserved and/or Title I populations.
There are two scholarship categories. There is only one application form; on this form, please indicate the categories for which you wish to be considered. You may select all categories for which you are eligible. Please read the scholarship descriptions before applying. For questions, email programs@ahsgardening.org
APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
The window to apply for all types of scholarships is now open. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2026.
CATEGORY ONE: Ball Horticultural Scholarships – open to those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or as a Person of Color
Thanks to generous support from Ball Horticultural Company, a limited number of scholarships are available to cover full symposium registration, 3 nights’ stay at the designated symposium hotel, and up to $300 in travel expenses. These scholarships are open to attendees that self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or as a Person of Color.
CATEGORY TWO: General Scholarships – open to all symposium attendees
A limited number of scholarships for complimentary symposium registrations are available. (No travel expenses covered.) Preference is given to those who have not attended a previous symposium.