Scholarship Information
The AHGC has awarded academic scholarships to 35 outstanding students for a total of $55,000 since 2003. Each year the Garden Club tries to award one or more academic scholarships to assist local students.
Detailed information on the scholarship programs is on the application forms. To request additional information or have questions answered, please send an email to: ahgcrequests@gmail.com.
Proceeds from the annual Garden Walk/Unique Boutique
and Donations to AHGC are used to fund scholarships and club activities.
Please note: Apply for Only ONE of the following scholarships
Applications are due May 1st - Recipients announced mid-June
Gilbert Krohn Memorial Scholarship
Please Note: Applications are available in February but should not be submitted until the current Fall Quarter/1st Semester transcript is available.
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Primary consideration is given to applicants pursuing study in the fields of landscape architecture, horticulture, botany, forestry, agriculture, marine biology, environmental science, however, other fields of interest will be given consideration
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Credit is given if an applicant can demonstrate a working experience in the horticulture/floral/nursery/landscaping community
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Applicants must be residents of Arlington Heights or adjoining communities
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Please see a partial list of local schools and fields of study offered
Wendy Landwehr Memorial Scholarship
Please Note: Applications are available in February but should not be submitted until the current Fall Quarter/1st Semester transcript is available.
The Wendy Landwehr Memorial Scholarship is a $1,500 scholarship to assist students living within 20 miles of Arlington Heights. This scholarship focuses on an academic/vocational educational approach. Detailed information on this scholarship program is on the application form.
Personal Development Award
For Club Members Only with one year of membership
The personal development award is a program to encourage gardening and horticultural training to our club members and assist with the cost of the class. Awards are for 50% of class or program registration/tuition with a maximum of $200 per grant per application. Only one award per year per individual shall be granted. Personal Development applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year.
2021 Gilbert Krohn Scholarship Application
Applications are due May 1st - Recipients announced mid-June
2021 Gilbert Krohn
Scholarship Application
Examples of Local Schools and Degreed or Certificated Programs.pdf
Wendy Landwehr Memorial Scholarship Application
Applications are due May 1st - Recipients announced mid-June