The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies will be awarded to encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture. The scholarship is open to college undergraduates or graduate students, advanced degree candidates, or non-degree seeking students above the high school level. Eligibility is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. The scholarship will be awarded annually to support study at an accredited college, university, or major botanic garden or arboretum. Research studies, or projects may include, but are not restricted to, plant propagation and the acquisition of skills for working with native plant collections, including techniques for incorporating them in managed landscapes. Two letters of recommendation are required to be eligible for a GCA scholarship. One letter must be from the applicant's advisor on their academic progress and achievements, personal qualities, and qualifications for the summer program or project they have developed or selected. The second letter should be from a professor familiar with the applicant's work and interests including information on the program or project they have developed/selected. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Garden Club of America for more information.