The Garden Club of America funds graduate field research advancing science and conservation of coastal wetlands in U.S. coastal states and the Great Lakes.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: January 10, 2027
Funding Amounts: $5,000 annually to one or more graduate students; single-year award
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting field-based research in coastal wetlands science within U.S. coastal states and the Great Lakes.
Key Information: Only one GCA scholarship, fellowship, or award may be applied for annually per applicant.
This award is designed to promote, expand, and enrich research on coastal wetlands by directly supporting graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in coastal wetlands science. The focus is on both tidal and nontidal wetlands in U.S. coastal states, including the Great Lakes region. The program aims to encourage impactful, field-based research that advances understanding and conservation of these vital ecosystems.