
Scholarship Opportunities
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The Danbury Garden Club offers two, $2,000 scholarships each year to qualified students from either Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) or Naugatuck Community College (NCC).
Requirements for Scholarship Applicants:
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A resident of the State of Connecticut
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WCSU or NCC full time student in good standing, in need of financial aid
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Majoring in plant biology, ecology, conservation, or related field
Requirements for St. James Juniors Applicants: One time per person award up to $1,000
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Minimum of three years participation in the club's St. James Jrs. after school program. One year must have been served during middle school
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Plan to attend a 2 year or 4 year college program
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Recommendation from a former or current Danbury Garden Club St. James Jrs. Chairperson
To Apply, Please Include:
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Completed application form to address listed below (download pdf by clicking here)
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A copy of your school transcript
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Help us get to know you by including a personal letter, no more than 2 pages, telling us about your background, career goals, commitment to your chosen field of study, and comments about how the scholarship will be helpful to you
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A list of extracurricular activities and/or honors received
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One letter of recommendation, one page, discussing applicant’s scholastic ability, character, and work-related experience
Send all of the above, in one packet, by certified mail, to be received by January 31, 2024, to:
Mrs. Brigid Guertin
Danbury Garden Club Scholarship Chairman
114 E. Pembroke Road
Danbury, CT 06811