College Scholarship Program

The 2024 College Scholarshop Application can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of this webpage

Application Submission Deadline: February 23, 2024

2023 San Clemente Garden Club College Scholarship Program Recipient

Elyse Crane (2023 - 2025 President), Christine Villa (Scholarship Recipient) and Betsy Dunn (2021 - 2023 President)

San Clemente Garden Club College Scholarship Program

As a civic partner in San Clemente since 1951, the San Clemente Garden Club has seen firsthand what can be accomplished when we work together as a community and support our youth as future stewards of the environment and community leaders.

The San Clemente Garden Club is proud of its College Scholarship Program which offers financial aid to students pursuing studies, certifications, or degrees related to Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Design, Ecology, Biology (excluding health sciences), Wildlife or Marine Science, and other environmental-based studies (refer to the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page for a more in-depth description of eligibility).

Scholarship Alumni

The San Clemente Garden Club recognizes the effort and dedication that our scholarship recipients put into achieving their goals. The club continues to recognize these individuals by including them on our Scholarship Alumni page. We invite you to click the link below to see some of the recipients from the current and prior years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Students pursuing studies, certificates, or degrees related to Horticulture, Botany, Environmental Issues, and Conservation by promoting study in the areas of: Agriculture, Agronomy, Biological Sciences (excluding pre-med), Botany, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Entomology, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Floriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Plant Biology, Plant Sciences, Viticulture, and Wildlife or Marine Science and related studies. With one or more semesters or quarters and currently attending or will be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or university for the upcoming fall semester.

How many scholarships will be awarded?

1 or more $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded.

Where can I obtain more information?

Additional information and more details can be found on the scholarship application form.

I reviewed the application and I still have questions, who can I contact?

For Scholarship Inquiries, contact Patricia at patriciacorless@aol.com

When must the application be submitted?

Application Submission Deadline: February 23, 2024.

Where can I find the application form?

To download the application form, click HERE.

Where can I find the financial aid form?

To download the financial aid form, click HERE.