Fund for the Future Scholarship Application

HRooted in its past service to the Greater New Haven community and guided by the promise of its future civic stewardship, the Garden Club of New Haven established the Fund for the Future to support students and community focused initiative.

Managed by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the Fund for the Future provides scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students attending educational institutions in Connecticut, with preference given to students whose research or civic work focuses on the greater New haven area. The Fund may also support special community projects that align with the Club’s purpose and goals.

Eligibility
Applicants may be college undergraduates, graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree seeking applicants above the high school level. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are enrolled in a U.S. based institution.

Award
The award will range from $3,000 to $7,500; the number and amount will vary per year. The scholarship will support a summer internship in research, practical learning or civic work. Preference will be given to a student whose project focuses primarily on the Greater New Haven community relating to horticulture, ecology, forestry, conservation, environmental sciences, climate change and related topics.

Recipient requirement
The grant recipient will submit a written report of three to six pages within three months of project completion. The report must include a description of the project activities, results, and recommendations. A brief presentation to the GCNH membership will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time.

Photos
If available, please include one or two photos of your past work in this area as well as photos of your summer project. Selected applicant’s photos may be used on the GCNH website public and private area and in future scholarship communications via social media outlets unless you notify us at the time of the application.

Scholarship Application

Full Name

Email Address

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Current Place of Study

Name of Institution

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Current Grade Level

Expected Grad Date

Academic Concentration

Other schools, universities, professional/technical schools attended:

School Name

Date Attended

School Name

Date Attended

Project Details

Project title

Project Summary

Project Duration

Project Budget (itemized)

Supervisor or academic advisor and campus address

Do you anticipate funding from other sources?
YesNo

Submission

Please provide a complete application with the information requested above.
Please provide a brief explanation of your project, 1 to 2 paragraphs.
Please provide a short essay on your summer research plans and the expected impact of
your work (300 to 500 words.)
Optional: 1 to 2 photos related to your project or civic work.

Attach files here:

The completed application, supporting documents, are due March 31, 2026. Applicants will be informed by the GCNH Scholarship Committee decisions by April 30, 2026.

Please direct any questions to: gardenclubnh+scholarship@gmail.com