The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Grant

The Joan K. Hunt and Rachel M. Hunt Summer Scholarship in Field Botany aims to promote the study of field botany among students in the U.S. by providing a $3500 annual grant for summer study opportunities. Eligible students include undergraduates and graduate students up to the master's degree level, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship encourages hands-on experience in various botanical projects, enhancing the understanding and appreciation of botany in horticulture.

Purpose
To promote the importance of botany to horticulture by encouraging young students to study field botany in the U.S., and to offer an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the field beyond the regular course of study.
Provisions
Provides $3500 annually to one student for summer study in the field. Study may be for credit or beyond the regular course of study. The specific course of study and the location are chosen by the student. Some suggested studies include:

• assisting a botanist with field studies
• assisting a botanist with plant inventories
• plant monitoring in a national forest
• internship on a special project in a botanical garden

Eligibility

Open to undergraduates and graduate students up to the master's degree levelOpen to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution.

Ineligibility

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