The Garden Club at Palm CoastP.O. Box 352153

Palm Coast, FL 32135-2153

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Requirements:

1. Applicant must be a high school senior planning a career in horticulture, agriculture, or environmental sciences and reside in Flagler County. Former applicants may be considered for extension depending on the field of applicants. (See list of some careers below)

2. Applicant must complete the application for this current year’s award. Applications are available at the Club’s web site -- www.gardenclubatpalmcoast.org.

3. Applicant must be interviewed by at least three members of the scholarship committee.

4. Applicant must write an essay of 300 words or less on their experiences and future goals in the area of appropriate college major.

5. Applicant must include three letters of reference: one from his/her current high school and two from outside sources.

6. Applicant must include the latest transcript.

All application packages must be completed by January 15 and mailed to: The Garden Club at Palm Coast Inc., Scholarship Chair, P.O. Box 352153, Palm Coast 32135-2153.

Some Careers under the scope of Agriculture, Horticulture & Environmental Sciences:

Agriculture & Food ScientistsAgronomistAnimal BreederAnimal ScientistArboristAtmospheric ScientistAstronomerBiologistBotanist

ChemistConservationistEcologistEnvironmental Protection FarmerFisheriesForesterGeophysicistGreenhouse ManagementHorticulturist

HydrologistLandscape ManagerMarine BiologistMining EngineerMeteorologistNatural Science ManagerNursery ManagerOceanographerPest ControlPlant Breeder

Soil ScientistSurveyorUrban & Regional Planner

Water ManagementWildlife ManagerVeterinarian

Zoologist

The Garden Club at Palm Coast, Inc.

Scholarship Application

Name: ____________________________________ _______________________ Last First Birth Date

Home Address:_______________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code

Telephone:______________________ Flagler County Resident for -_____years

School Currently Attending: ___________________________________________

Dates Attended Above Institution: From__________ To ___________________

Graduation Date: _________________

Employment (most recent first) Company/Name/Dates

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Statement by Applicant: I hereby authorize The Garden Club at Palm Coast, Inc. to verify the information I have given which is correct to the best of my knowledge. If I am chosen to receive this scholarship, I will comply with the requirements set forth in this application. If for any reason I cannot

enter or continue in the educational institution, I will notify the Club and return the scholarship monies.

Signed:_______________________________ Date _______________________