$2,000 Scholarships Available
The Garden Club of York understands the importance of education in promoting gardening and related topics to the next generation—over the past 20+ years we have given more than $70,000 in scholarships to York County students. In 2024, we awarded 6 scholarships, each worth $2,000. These scholarships are made possible through fundraising activities and donations by individuals who support the goals and objectives of the Garden Club of York. Donations are always welcome.
Scholarships for academic year 2025-26 will be awarded to qualified students in the following areas:
Biology (excluding Pre-Med) Plant Pathology
Horticulture Environmental Sciences
Landscape Architecture Land Management
Conservation Wildlife Sciences
Forestry Urban/Rural Planning
Botany Agriculture
Agronomy Floriculture
Our scholarships are open to both high school seniors and college students seeking bachelor’s degrees who are York County residents. The scholarships are awarded based on academic standing, extracurricular activities, applicant’s personal essay and financial need. For scholarship related questions, contact scholarship chair Linda Hanson at ldhgardens@aol.com.
**Most students who are eligible for Garden Club of York scholarships are also eligible for $1000 scholarships through the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania (GCFP). Some of our scholarship winners have also won GCFP scholarships. Deadline for GCFP scholarship applications is February 1, 2025. To access the GCFP website, go to www.pagardenclubs.org. Look under President’s Forms to find the application.
Congratulations to Our 2024-2025 Scholarship Winners
Jenna Morris
- 2023 graduate of Kennard Dale High School
- Currently a freshman at Iowa State University
- Seeking a B.S. in Agronomy
- Intended career path: agronomist
- GCY scholarship winner in 2023
- Interests include 4-H, FFA, showing dairy cows, field hockey, basketball, community and church involvement
Juriel (Jay) Diaz
- 2022 Graduate of York Co. School of Technology
- Currently a sophomore in the Honors Program at Elizabethtown College
- Seeking a B.S. in Environmental Science
- Intended career path: conservation researcher in the areas of wetlands and marine habitats
- Interests include gardening, native plants and cultural appreciation
Makenzi Reed
- 2022 graduate of Eastern York High School
- Currently a sophomore in the Honors Program at Elizabethtown College
- Seeking a B.S. in Environmental Science
- Intended career path: environmental scientist with a concentration in ecology
- GCY scholarship winner in 2022 & 2023
- Interests include kayaking, camping, hiking, painting, and community service
Jacqueline Kiszka
- 2021 graduate of West York High School
- Currently a junior in Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University
- Seeking a B.S. in Atmospheric Science with a minor in Marine Science
- Intended career path: researcher in atmospheric science
- GCY scholarship winner in 2021, 2022 & 2023
- Interests include music (pep band) and community involvement

Vie Meyers
- 2019 Graduate of York Suburban High School
- Currently a junior at York College
- Seeking a B.S. in Environmental Horticulture
- Intended career path is in regenerative agriculture with intended goal of owning a farm and greenhouse business
- GCY scholarship winner in 2022

Shelby Vernon
- Senior at Dallastown High School
- Will be attending Susquehanna University, honors program in Earth and Environmental Science
- Seeking a degree in Environmental Science with a focus on conservation of wildlife and our ecosystems
- Other interests include soccer, hiking, community service
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