Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture Grant

Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Garden Club of America
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Summary

The Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship in Public Horticulture, established in 2013 by the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation, honors the legacy of its namesake, a pioneer in enhancing urban landscapes. This fellowship supports graduate students engaged in practical research and training at recognized public gardens or similar institutions across the U.S., providing annual funding of $5000. It aims to foster experiential learning and promote the study of public horticulture, thus connecting people with nature.

Overview

History One of the GCA’s important early leaders was Hope Goddard Iselin, the first chairman of the Billboard and Roadside Improvement Committee (1922-1931). Mrs. Iselin, a member of the North Country Garden Club, had many interests, including beautifying urban areas through gardens and green spaces, as well as providing opportunities for others to visit natural settings and lovely gardens. Established in 2013 and funded by the Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation, the fellowship honors Mrs. Iselin’s contributions to GCA and our communities by advancing the study of public horticulture. Purpose To further the study of public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution within the United States. Provisions: Funds one or more students annually at $5000 for practical research and training at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other institution directly engaged with connecting people, plants and gardening within the United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to students enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture. Student must confirm ability to conduct research or otherwise utilize facility where study will be undertaken. Only one GCA scholarship, fellowship or award may be applied for annually. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. - based institution.