The Garden Club of America Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture
The Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship funds graduate student research and hands-on training in public horticulture at major U.S. gardens, supporting projects that connect communities with plants and gardens.
Funder: Garden Club of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; one or more fellowships awarded annually; funding for experiential learning at U.S. public horticulture institutions.
Summary: Supports graduate students in public horticulture for hands-on research and training at leading public gardens in the U.S.
Key Information: Only one GCA scholarship or fellowship may be applied for annually.
Description
The Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture, administered by the Garden Club of America, is designed to advance the study and practice of public horticulture. The fellowship supports graduate students through experiential learning opportunities at recognized public gardens, botanic gardens, arboreta, or similar institutions in the United States. Established in honor of Hope Goddard Iselin—a pioneering leader dedicated to urban beautification and public engagement with gardens—the fellowship provides funding for practical research and training projects that connect people with plants and gardens.
