Horticulture scholarship

The Madison District of the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation invites applications through 4/15 for a $500 scholarship to a student planning to pursue a degree in a horticulture-related field of study (including landscape architecture, botany, conservation, forestry or environmental studies).

Eligible applicants must attend high school in a city in which a district club is located: Madison, Verona, Sun Prairie or Mount Horeb.

The WGCF, founded in 1928 to stimulate gardening knowledge, promote civic beauty and protect natural resources, is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the state.

Information on the scholarship is available in the administration offices of schools in the affected communities or by contacting Judith Niederberger, Madison District scholarship chair, at 608-845-7057.

Grants Information Collection workshops

Identifying Grants for Research & Project Funding
Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:30–12noon
Thursday, March 5, 2009 1–2:30pm
Emphasis is on funding for academic pursuits.

Grants for Your Education
Friday, February 13, 2009 11:45–1:15pm
For current and future Wisconsin students of any institute of higher education interested in scholarships, fellowships and grants. Identify funding sources beyond those that are available through most offices of financial aid.

Intro to Foundation Grants for Non-Profits
Thursday, February 19, 2009 1–2:45pm
Friday, March 13, 2009 9–10:45am
Orientation to the Collection, background on the world of grantmaking, information on how to build a credible nonprofit organization, and general grantseeking tips. Suitable for staff of nonprofit organizations and UW clientele.

Foundation Directory Online
Thursday, February 19, 2009 3–4pm
Friday, March 13, 2009 11–12noon
Gain hands-on experience using this Foundation Center database.

More Info
Fee: None, FREE to all
Registration: Not required, but seating is limited
Location: Rm.436 Memorial Library (non-UW participants can get a day pass with an ID at the entrance)
Questions? Contact Nikki Busch at (608) 262-6431, or grantsinfo@library.wisc.edu