2026 NCYGS Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in attending the American Horticultural Society's annual National Children & Youth Garden Symposium! As part of our commitment to accessible programming and thanks to the generosity of sponsors, AHS is able to offer a limited number of scholarships to the symposium. To be considered for a scholarship, complete this application. Please read the scholarship descriptions on the website before applying. The application deadline is March 27, 2026.

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* 1. Contact

Name and Title/Profession

Organization/Employer

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. For which scholarships are you applying? You may select all for which you are eligible.

Ball Scholarship (open to BIPOC applicants)

General Scholarship

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* 3. Have you previously attended a National Children & Youth Garden Symposium with AHS?

Yes

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* 4. Have you previously received funding from AHS to attend this symposium?

Yes

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* 5. Describe your current and previous involvement with children's and youth gardening initiatives.

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* 6. Do you currently serve a rural, suburban, or urban community?

Rural

Suburban

Urban

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* 7. Approximately what percentage of the students you currently serve participate in the free or reduced lunch program?

90-100%

70-89%

50-69%

25-49%

10-24%

less than 10%

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* 8. Why do you want to participate in the 2026 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium (NCYGS)? How would participating in NCYGS 2026 further your work with children and youth gardening initiatives?

2026 NCYGS Scholarship Application

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* 1. Contact

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* 2. For which scholarships are you applying? You may select all for which you are eligible.

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* 3. Have you previously attended a National Children & Youth Garden Symposium with AHS?

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* 4. Have you previously received funding from AHS to attend this symposium?

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* 5. Describe your current and previous involvement with children's and youth gardening initiatives.

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* 6. Do you currently serve a rural, suburban, or urban community?

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* 7. Approximately what percentage of the students you currently serve participate in the free or reduced lunch program?

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* 8. Why do you want to participate in the 2026 National Children & Youth Garden Symposium (NCYGS)? How would participating in NCYGS 2026 further your work with children and youth gardening initiatives?

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* 9. Please describe your need for financial assistance to participate in the symposium.

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* 10. Please include a professional biography or statement of no more than 500 words.