The Frances M. Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat Grant

The Frances M. Peacock Scholarship, established in 1994 by the Garden Club of America, supports college seniors and graduate students studying seasonal habitats for endangered native birds in the U.S. With an annual award of $4500, this scholarship aims to promote effective land-management practices. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. institution. Note that international applicants are not eligible for funding due to IRS restrictions.

Peacock of Barrington, Illinois, former GCA Director and member of the Garden Club of Barrington.
Purpose
To provide financial aid to study areas in the United States that provide seasonal habitat for threatened or endangered native birds and to tend useful information for land-management decisions.
Provisions
Provides financial aid to at least one scholar for $4500 annually. In special instances because of two unusually fine candidates or two candidates working on one project, the award may be divided between two candidates.

Eligibility

Open to college seniors and graduate students only (second-semester juniors may apply for their senior year).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.

Ineligibility

Due to IRS restrictions, GCA is unable to fund awards for international applicants.