GCA Coastal Wetlands Studies Scholarship
The Garden Club of America (GCA) Coastal Wetlands Studies scholarship promotes wetlands conservation through the support of young scientists in their field work and research.
Scholarship at a Glance
Award
$5,000 per recipient
Applications Open
November 1, 2026
Application Deadline
January 10, 2027
Each $5,000 award funds one graduate student annually for field-based research in coastal wetlands.
Complete applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 10, 2027.
Who Can Apply
- Must be enrolled in a graduate program at a university within the U.S.
- Field-based study must be in coastal wetlands in the U.S., defined as tidal or nontidal wetlands within the coastal states, including the Great Lake states.
- A student may apply to only one GCA-sponsored scholarship per year.
- Must be either a US citizen or a permanent resident of the United States.
How Applications Are Evaluated
- Technical merit of proposed work.
- Degree to which the work is relevant to the Garden Club objective of promoting wetlands conservation.
- There is a preference for students who are early in their degree programs.
About the Scholarship
The Garden Club of America (GCA) offers merit-based scholarships and fellowships in areas related to conservation, ecology, horticulture, and pollinator research.
Applications are reviewed by a selection committee of practicing wetland scientists at CCRM. The Garden Club of America selects the final award winners from the Center's nominees.