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Welcome!
Welcome to the Essex Garden Club’s online scholarship application portal. We are pleased to support local students as they pursue educational opportunities beyond high school and prepare for lives of learning, leadership, teamwork, and service to the community. The Essex Garden Club (EGC) is committed to promoting environmental stewardship, conservation, sustainability, and community well-being as values of our future citizens. Through our annual scholarship program, we want to recognize and invest in students whose academic interests, values, and civic engagement reflect these values. The Essex Garden Club thanks you for your interest in our scholarship program and for your commitment to learning, leadership, teamwork, and service today and tomorrow.
About the Essex Garden Club
The Essex Garden Club, founded in 1952, promotes civic beautification, environmental awareness, and conservation. The Club serves the communities of Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton through educational programs, volunteer service, and philanthropic initiatives per our mission stated below:
Our Mission
- To further the knowledge of gardening and the artistic use of plant materials
- To stimulate interest in civic beautification
- To aid in the conservation of natural resources
- To promote educational and charitable projects which emphasize conservation, ecology, and civic improvement
About the Essex Garden Club Scholarship Program
The Essex Garden Club Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and local students currently enrolled in accredited colleges, universities, or other accredited educational institutions. The program seeks to recognize and support students who demonstrate strong academic commitment, leadership, teamwork, and meaningful engagement within their schools and communities. Students who are permanent residents of Essex, Ivoryton, Centerbrook, Chester, or Deep River are eligible to apply.
Scholarships are typically awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and are intended to supplement educational expenses at accredited two-year or four-year colleges, universities, or other post-secondary educational institutions. Scholarship funds will be distributed directly to the educational institution selected by the applicant and are intended to support tuition, learning materials, housing, and other fees.
The Essex Garden Club recognizes that caring for the environment and preserving the natural beauty of our communities requires knowledge and expertise from many fields of study. The Scholarship Selection Committee encourages applicants who are pursuing a wide range of majors and minors both directly and indirectly relevant to our mission which focuses on environmental stewardship, sustainability, and the conservation of natural resources in our communities.
The Essex Garden Club's Scholarship Program is made possible through the Club's annual fundraising efforts and the generous support of donors, grantors, and community partners. This priority program reflects the Club's enduring commitment to investing in the education of our local youth and fostering a future shaped by informed, engaged, and environmentally conscious citizens.
• High school senior or higher education undergraduate/graduate student
• GPA of 3.0 / B overall average substantiated by a transcript
• Intention to pursue (pursuing) major/minor directly or indirectly related to environmental studies
• Two recommendations supporting your application
• Demonstrated financial need (reviewed confidentially)
• Environmental or Climate Science
• Ecology, Biology, or Horticulture
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Policy, Law, Ethics, Justice
• Sustainability or Conservation Science
• Natural Resource Management and Preservation
• Education (sciences, environment, climate, agriculture, or civic education)
• Business, Economics, or Finance (impact on sustainable practices and responsible resource management in local and broader communities)
• Public Policy, Government, or Urban Planning
• Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Community Design
• Communications, Journalism, or Advocacy courses focusing on the environment and conservation
Process
1. Register
Click on the "Register" link to set up your scholarship application account.
2. Login
Use your ID (email) and Password to login and logout of your account.
3. Create
Create your personal application copy by following the instructions.
4. Save
During the timeframe for applying, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a 
appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the 
icon in the Application Summary section.
5. Submit
On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the application submission deadline, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.
If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Scholarship Program Administrator at hkgscholarshipegc@gmail.com.
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