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The AHS is pleased to offer scholarships to help defray the cost to attend the 2025 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium, taking place in Hartford, CT, July 8-11. 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.
How to Apply
The application window is now open for all scholarship types. To apply:
- Review the scholarship descriptions carefully
- Complete the single application form, indicating the categories for which you wish to be considered. You may select for all categories in which you are eligible.
- Submit your application by the March 14, 2025, deadline
Submission is now closed.
Scholarship Categories
1. Ball Horticultural Scholarship Fund – 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, three 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.
2. National Children & Youth Garden Symposium Scholarships – open to all Symposium attendees
A limited number of scholarships for complimentary registrations to the Symposium are available. (Travel expenses are not covered.) Preference is given to those who have not attended a previous Symposium.
3. The City Gardens Club of New York City Scholarships –open to teachers in New York City schools
The City Gardens Club of New York City is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover full symposium registration and three nights’ stay at the designated Symposium hotel. (Travel expenses are not covered.) These scholarships are open to attendees who work as public school teachers in New York City schools. Applicants should apply through the AHS-provided application link. The City Gardens Club of New York City will select, notify, and provide funding for their recipients.
Contact
Courtney Allen
Director of National Programs
703.768.5700 ext. 121
programs@ahsgardening.org