The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies
The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies supports graduate students’ field-based research in U.S. coastal wetlands to advance wetlands science and conservation.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | January 10, 2027 (Application and advisor endorsement deadline, 11:59 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per recipient; one or more graduate students supported annually
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting field-based research in U.S. coastal wetlands to advance wetlands science and conservation.
Key Information: Applicants may apply for only one GCA scholarship, fellowship, or award annually.
Description
The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies supports graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in coastal wetlands science. It aims to promote, expand, and enrich research concerning the coast while advancing wetlands conservation through field work and research. Qualifying environments include tidal and nontidal wetlands within U.S. coastal states, including the Great Lakes states.
The award is supported by the Rockefeller Environmental Education Fund, managed by the Garden Club of America. A selection committee of practicing wetland scientists at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science’s Center for Coastal Resources Management reviews applications and nominates candidates. The Garden Club of America makes final award decisions. Evaluation emphasizes technical merit and relevance to wetlands conservation, with a preference for students early in their degree programs.
