Scholarship

Brattleboro Floral Arts & Garden Club

Scholarship Policy

as of:  Feb 2, 2020 

    Eligible applicants for the $500.00 Scholarship offered each year by the BFA&GC should include applicants who will attend a 2 year program, a 4 year program, trade schools (related to horticulture, the environment, sustainability and related fields), the Stone Trust, and other educational organizations. The recipient does not need to be a high school student; adults may also apply. The Scholarship Committee Chair will publicize the the availability of the Scholarships through the website, local newspaper publications, and maintain contact with other education organizations (ex.  The Stone Trust) that might not be known at the present.  

Sample Letter to Schools - announcing the Garden Club is accepting applications for Scholarship

Additionally the Scholarship Chair will collect all applications, review them, and report to the BFA&GC at a regular meeting to formalize announcing the successful applicant.  The Scholarship Chair will also be responsible for requesting the funds from the treasurer and making sure the Educational Provider receives the scholarship funds.  

Successful applicants will provide proof of success and attendance in order to receive the money. Every effort will be made to pay the educational institution directly. If an applicant requests the money in advance of the course to pay for a course, the request will be taken under advisement and discussed with the Officers of the Club. At this time, it is suggested that applicants be residents of Brattleboro and its surrounding areas, W. Brattleboro, Dummerston, Guilford, Vernon, and Putney.

Recipients are chosen in this order for the Yearly Scholarship of $500.00. 

     1. Horticulture/Agriculture Program or Pathway

     2. Forestry & Natural Resource Program or Pathway

     3. People who have a Horticulture/Agriculture/Forestry/Natural Resources/Environmental Studies background or family background

     4. If none of the above is met then ... 

         a previous Scholarship Recipient who is still attending an accredited program - is eligible to apply.  

Requirements:

• • The person must be planning to attend an educational organization which could include:

    • accredited college/trade school/certification at the time they apply for the scholarship.

  • OR - An institution or Educational Provider :  Ex. http://TheStoneTrust.org  and The Stone Trust also has their own Scholarships https://thestonetrust.org/scholarships/ that an individual can also pursue in addition to ours.

  • The person must complete the Scholarship_Application.doc  and send it into the Garden Club.

  • The Garden Club will review all Applications and may verify the application submitted. 

The "Scholarship Award Letter" is presented to the person, which could be by Mail, eMail, Phone or at an Awards Ceremony.

• Sample Award Letter

The letter outlines who is receiving the scholarship and the Garden Club's contact information.

To receive the scholarship:

• • The student has to successfully completed their first semester of their accredited College/Trade School and be enrolled for the second semester.  

  • OR

  • The person has to be signed up for the class/certification.

The check is sent directly to:

• • The college/trade school/educational provider: at the beginning of the second semester/course.  It is the student's responsibility to notify the Treasurer of the Club with their school's information.  This is outlined in the "Scholarship Award Letter" - a sample is provided below.

  • OR

  • Paid directly to the Organization

Sample Letter to Schools announcing Garden Club is accepting Applications for Scholarship

Sample Application for Scholarship

Sample Award Letter - given to student at Awards Ceremony

NOTE:  See bottom of this page for MORE Scholarships available from National Garden Clubs

Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont, Inc.  "Mabel Mayforth" Vermont Scholarship Application

Details:

• • A one-year scholarship of $1,000 is available to juniors, seniors and graduate students pursuing a Master’s Degree.

• Deadline March 1st

• Details http://vermontfgcv.com/forms.html

FGCV Scholarship Application

FGCV State Awards

For Information on NGC Scholarship award,

  go to:  www.gardenclub.org