Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Irene Straus Scholarship Grant

Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Irene Straus Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: December 09, 2025

Summary

The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Irene Straus Scholarship offers a $1,000 non-renewable award for tuition expenses to a full-time student at a Wisconsin institution. This scholarship honors Irene Straus, a dedicated member of the garden community, recognized for her long-standing contributions to enhancing Madison's beauty through horticulture. Applicants must maintain an acceptable major to remain eligible. This scholarship aims to support students who are passionate about gardening and landscape design.

Overview

Wisconsin Garden Club Federation Irene Straus Scholarship Background: Irene Straus dedicated her life to making Madison, WI a beautiful place. She was a founding member of the Garden Center Club which began in 1962 with the primary purpose of establishing a garden center.  Irene was involved in garden club work for over 30 years. She was a Landscape Design Critic for the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation and was a member of the State Judges Council for over 20 years. Irene also donated her time as a librarian at Olbrich’s Horticultural Library and prepared books for public use at Olbrich Gardens as well as donated many personal volumes to the library. Award Amount: One $1,000 non-renewable scholarship award for tuition expenses, payable in the fall semester. Loss of Eligibility: Failure to register as full-time student with an acceptable major at a Wisconsin school.

Eligibility

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