Wheaton Garden Club Scholarship

A Wheaton Garden Club Scholarship is open to students enrolled at College of DuPage in Horticulture/Horticulture Therapy, Environmental Studies or a related field. One scholarship will be awarded in an amount to be determined.

Our Goal

To encourage the advancement of and stimulate an interest in horticulture or environmental studies through education.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have a declared major in horticulture/horticulture therapy or environmental studies such as environmental biology (conservation, environmental consulting or public policy), botany, forestry, natural resource and environmental science, or landscape architecture/design.
• Must submit a copy of an academic transcript and have a minimum of a “B” grade point average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale).
• Be willing to attend a meeting of the Wheaton Garden Club (if awarded the scholarship) so you can be introduced to club members. Awardee should be willing to have their photograph taken which may be used in WGC related media.

Application Procedures

The application should be submitted by Monday, Feb. 22, 2027. Please mail application and all required documents to:

Clair Sheldon
1006 Lyford Lane
Wheaton, IL, 60189

Application can also be sent via email to clairsheldon@yahoo.com. If sending via email, please send pdf files.

Required Documents

• Include at least one letter of recommendation (no more than two). It should be from
  someone in the department of your major, your employer or a volunteer supervisor.
• Submit an essay outlining your career goals. It is important to tell us a little about
  yourself and why you have chosen this major. Include all extra-curricular activities,
  community service and work-related experience