Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire
Founded 1957
Scholarship Program
Each year the Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire offers up to $2,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees at an accredited college or agricultural school with a declared major in a plant related science (e.g., horticulture, plant science, environmental science, environmental engineering, landscape architecture, forestry or related fields). Scholarships are offered to high school graduating seniors who are residents of Cheshire, as well as Cheshire residents currently attending college.
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Academic performance, financial need and enthusiasm for the chosen field of study will be the factors weighed in determining recipient(s).
Scholarship award guidelines and the scholarship application form can be downloaded using the links provided below.
Scholarship Award Guidelines:
Cheshire resident currently attending college
Scholarship Application Form (Cheshire High School students must use the CHS scholarship application form).
Please address correspondence to Bernie Uluski at rpulu@aol.com.
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Community Grants
The Suburban Garden Club of Cheshire offers grants to Cheshire individuals and non-profit organizations for projects that support the Club's mission to:
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Encourage interest in all phases of gardening,
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Promote better environmental practices and conservation of natural resources,
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Increase knowledge in the artistic use of plant material in design and landscaping, and
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Assist in Cheshire community beautification and civic involvement through participation, contributions and charitable activities.​
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If you have a project that supports our mission you are welcome to apply. Please click here for the application. The 2025 grant cycle begins on April 1. Applications must be received by April 30. Grants will be awarded by June 15, 2025.
Please send application as well as any questions about this program to grants.sgc.cheshire@gmail.com
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