Scholarship Information
In 1955, the Arlington Heights Garden Club (AHGC) was founded by Irene Lisec for the purpose of promoting the love of gardening, to cultivate a spirit of beauty in the home grounds, to encourage the study of horticulture, to promote civic beautification and to help in the conservation of wildflowers and bird life. In support of these founding principles, the AHGC awards one or more $2,000 academic scholarships annually to assist local students pursuing studies in horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, botany, forestry, environmental science, marine biology, geoscience, or other related fields. Since 2003, the club has awarded 42 academic scholarships to outstanding students. Applicants must be residents of the Chicago Northwest suburbs adjacent to, and including, Arlington Heights.
Please Note: Applications are available January 1 but should not be submitted until the current Fall Quarter/1st Semester transcript is available. Detailed information on the scholarship programs is on the application forms. To request additional information or have questions addressed, send an email, using the subject line ‘AHGC Scholarships’, to either Scholarship Committee Co-chair: Emma Visee ehjvisee@comcast.net OR Sheila Coffin shcoffin@me.com
Applications are due March 15th - Recipients announced early May
Arlington Heights Garden Club Scholarships
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Primary consideration is given to applicants pursuing study in the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, botany, forestry, environmental science, marinebiology, geoscience, however, other fields of study will be given consideration. For more information review the Guide to Fields of Study that Qualify for Scholarships.
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Applicants are encouraged to highlight any experiences in the horticulture, floral, gardening nursery, landscaping community.
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Applicants must be residents of the Chicago Northwest suburbs adjacent to, and including, Arlington Heights.
Gilbert Krohn
Memorial Scholarship
Gilbert Krohn was one of the founding members of the Village of Arlington Heights Beautification Council and during the 1960s, worked with the members of the Arlington Heights Garden Club to beautify the land along the north side of the railway tracks. Mr. Krohn also served as the AHGC President from 1964-66. The Arlington Heights Garden Club awards this $2000 scholarship in his memory.
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Primary consideration is given to applicants pursuing study in the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, sustainability, botany, forestry, environmental science, marine biology, geoscience, however, other fields of study will be given consideration. For more information access the link to the complete Guide to Fields of Study that Qualify for Scholarships.
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Applicants are encouraged to highlight any experiences in the horticulture, floral, gardening, nursery, landscaping community.
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Applicants must be residents of the Chicago Northwest suburbs adjacent to, and including, Arlington Heights.
Wendy Landwehr Memorial Scholarship
The Wendy Landwehr Memorial Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship to assist students living within 20 miles of Arlington Heights. Wendy was a Senior Life Member, Board Member, Fellow, and a Trustee Nominee for the Society of Women Engineers. She was an avid gardener receiving the Master Gardener certification from the University of Illinois and enjoyed volunteering at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Wendy was an active member of the Arlington Heights Garden Club. This scholarship focuses uniquely on an academic/vocational educational approach and is awarded in the memory of this remarkable woman. Detailed information on
this scholarship is included on the application form.