Community Colleges & Technical Schools (Freshmen through Senior):
The GWAF Kathleen Fisher Memorial Scholarship is made in recognition of Kathleen Fisher who was the editor of The American Gardener, the journal of the American Horticultural Society. It is given annually in the amount of $500 to any full-time or part-time post secondary student, including technical schools and community colleges, majoring in Horticulture, Plant Science or Journalism, with an interest in garden communications.

Colleges & Universities (Juniors & Seniors):
GWAF general scholarship grants are provided for college-level juniors or seniors enrolled as a full-time student majoring in Horticulture, Plant Science or Journalism, with an interest in garden communication, including garden photography. General scholarships are given annually and vary in number (2-6) and amount ($250-$2,000) depending on the earnings of the scholarship endowment. It is beneficial for Horticulture or Plant Science majors to have taken courses in Journalism and vice-versa, although exceptions will be made.

• Separate applications must be submitted for each student. This form may be photocopied.
  
  
• A minimum of two writing or photography samples per student must be submitted.
  
  
• A supporting letter from the applicant's academic advisor, major professor or department head must be submitted.
  
  
• An official transcript of the applicant's academic record must be included with this application.