Coastal Wetlands Studies The Garden Club of America Award in Coastal Wetlands Studies
Supports graduate students researching U.S. coastal wetlands through field-based science to advance conservation and ecological understanding.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates: January 10, 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 award for one or more graduate students annually; funds support field-based research in coastal wetlands.
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting field-based research to advance scientific understanding and conservation of U.S. coastal wetlands.
Key Information: All application materials and advisor letter must be received by the deadline; only one GCA scholarship application per year is allowed.
Description
This award aims to promote, expand, and enrich research on coastal wetlands by supporting graduate students engaged in field-based wetlands science. Established by the Garden Club of America (GCA) and managed by the Rockefeller Environmental Education Fund, the program fosters advanced scientific inquiry into tidal and nontidal wetlands located within U.S. coastal states, including the Great Lakes. The initiative underscores the importance of environmental research and education in coastal ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on conservation and practical fieldwork.
