The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture Grant

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Garden Club of America
Amount: Up to US $3,500
Last Updated: September 25, 2025

Summary

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture, established by the Garden Club of Allegheny County in 1981, honors the legacy of passionate gardener Katharine MacConnell Grosscup. These scholarships, aimed at supporting students in horticulture and related fields, provide awards of up to $3,500 for education and research. Eligible candidates include U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in specific states with a minimum GPA of 3.5. This initiative promotes a love for gardening and conservation.

Overview

The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture celebrates friendship and the love of gardening within the GCA. It was founded in 1981 by Margaret Evans Berdan, Garden Club of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in memory of her friend Katharine MacConnell Grosscup, a talented gardener, enthusiastic conservationist and active member of the Shaker Lakes Garden Club in Ohio.  The first chairman of the scholarship committee was Elizabeth Evans, Mrs. Berdan’s sister-in-law, a member of the Garden Club of Cleveland.  The Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship Committee continues to be jointly managed by three members of the Shaker Lakes Garden Club and three members of the Garden Club of Cleveland. Purpose To encourage the study of horticulture and related fields. Provisions Awards up to $3,500 are paid directly to recipients in support of their education and research.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Open to rising college sophomores, juniors, seniors or master's degree candidates.Open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S. based institution in IN, KY, MI, OH, PA, or WV.Students should be majoring in horticulture or related fields.A 3.5 GPA or better is expected.