Plant Ecology Scholarships
Grad Students May Study Locally or Internationally
With the exception of the scholarship offered by Colorado State University, the following awards are set aside for graduate students conducting research involving plant ecology. Some programs involve traveling while others are tied to a specific university.
Scholarship Programs
American Orchid Society GrantsApplicants for the American Orchid Society Scholarships, Fellowships and Grants must be graduate students of an accredited university whose research project is aligned with the preservation and scientific study of orchids. Awards range from $500 - $12,000 and will go to the university with which the applicant is affiliated to be used for the recipient's research project. Duration of projects will vary, however proposed support is limited to three years.
The Masters Scholarship made possible by Norman’s Orchids in California is a $5,000 award for a 2-year thesis project on orchid education, applied science or biology. Scholarship will be awarded directly to accredited institution on behalf of recipient. Applications should include all college transcripts, synopsis of proposed project, statement detailing the value of research or project highlighting the importance to the future of orchid education. Applicants must also provide a letter of recommendation from their chairperson and a curriculum vitae.
Garden Club of America, Fellowship in Ecological RestorationThe Fellowship in Ecological Restoration is an $8,000 award to support specialized research and study in ecological restoration. Study may take place at any accredited university in the United States and should include field research as well. Applicants must submit a written proposal of the intended research, a budget and resume. A letter of endorsement from applicant's graduate faculty advisor as well as an additional letter of recommendation must accompany the application.
Colorado State University, College of Agricultural SciencesApplicants for the Ann B. Armstrong Colorado Plant Ecology Scholarship must be a Colorado resident, be in good academic standing with at least a 2.0 GPA with any major in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, with a focus on plant ecology. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need. Applicant must demonstrate desire to conduct scholarly research in plant ecology or other listed disciplines. Amount of award is $1125. The College of Agricultural Sciences offers a wide range of other possibly related scholarships.
Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center, University of Missouri - St. LouisThe Christensen Fund Scholarships in Plant Conservation is for graduate students enrolled at the Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center (Formerly the International Center for Tropical Ecology), who will be conducting a research project in South America, Africa, South-East Asia, Malaysia and the Pacific Islands. Award amount ranges between $2,000 and $3,000. Applicant must submit full research proposal along with a Curriculum Vitae. The Harris World Ecology Center administers a number of other graduate research scholarships and fellowships for similar projects.