Aileen McWilliam Scholarship Grant

Aileen McWilliam Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Arkansas Native Plant Society
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: March 06, 2026

Summary

The Aileen McWilliam Scholarship, established by the Arkansas Native Plant Society, honors the legacy of Aileen McWilliam, a distinguished biology educator and naturalist. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students passionate about botany, providing annual awards up to $2000. Eligibility is limited to students with a strong interest in Arkansas' native flora, fostering the next generation of botanists dedicated to conservation and research.

Overview

The Arkansas Native Plant Society (ANPS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the preservation, conservation, enjoyment, and study of the native vegetation of Arkansas. Through fund-raising activities and donations, ANPS sponsors the following awards to undergraduate and graduate students who show exceptional interest in acquiring a botanical education or who wish to conduct research projects involving the native or naturalized flora of Arkansas. The Aileen McWilliam Scholarship

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Undergraduate or graduate students with a strong interest in botany. Students will be eligible for only one scholarship per academic classification (i.e. bachelor’s student, master’s student, Ph.D. student).

Ineligibility

Students applying for a research grant will not be eligible for a scholarship in the same calendar year.