Scholarships 2010-2011

The Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarship is for Illinois residents who are college juniors, seniors or graduate students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology, Botany and/or other related sciences.

Our Goal: To encourage the advancement and stimulate an interest in horticulture through education; to provide an outlet for creative expression; to further horticultural education, conservation and landscape design through gift-scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

	Must submit a complete official academic transcript sent directly from the school to the scholarship Chairwoman.
	Must have a minimum grade point average of "B" (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
	Must submit two letters of recommendation: one from the majoring department and one from a non-related individual.
	Must submit a cover letter discussing commitment to chosen career, extracurricular activities, community service and work-related experiences.
	Must submit a letter of acceptance (if awarded scholarship).
	Must submit a photo suitable for publication (if awarded scholarship).
	Must present a short program on your major at a meeting of the Elmhurst Garden Club (if awarded scholarship).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

The deadline for this application and all required documentation is
July 1, 2010. Please send to:

Ms. Betsy Grimm
EGC Scholarship Chairwoman
2118 Norfolk Avenue
Westchester, IL 60154

	Late applications will not be considered.
	You must meet all eligibility criteria.
	All parts of the application must be typed or legible in order to be considered.
	All attachments must contain your full name.
	Any questions? Please call Ms. Betsy Grimm at: 708-345-1236

APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
___Cover Letter ___Transcript from the University/College
___ Scholarship Application ___Letters of Recommendation

Elmhurst Garden Club
Scholarship Application
2010-2011

Name: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________

Home Address_____________________________________ Phone:___________________

City & Zip___________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth______________ University/College____________________________________

Grade Point Average to-date: ____ E-Mail Address:_________________________________

Social Security Number________________________________________________________

School Address:_____________________________________________________________

Names of Parents/Guardians & Occupations______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Mother:_____________________________________________________________________

Father:_____________________________________________________________________

List all classes you have taken in your Major field:__________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(use additional sheets if necessary)

List organized activities or clubs in which you have participated: ______________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Describe your work or volunteer-related activities during the past three years: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

How do you plan to apply your education after you graduate?_________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________

Please print out this form & send complete information to:

Ms. Betsy Grimm
EGC Scholarship Chairwoman
2118 Norfolk Avenue
Westchester, IL 60154

Deadline is July 1, 2010 for the 2010 - 2011 school year
If you have any questions on the scholarships, please e-mail us! or
call Ms. Betsy Grimm at: 708-345-1236