Applications are currently being accepted for the following symposia:
Volunteer Engagement & Guest Services Symposium | August 5-7, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
Horticulture, Greenhouse, & Facilities Symposium | September 23-24, 2025 | Winnipeg, MB, CANADA | Assiniboine Park Conservancy
International Garden Tourism Symposium | November 5-6, 2025 | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Award: Garden Scholar awardees will receive one complimentary registration to the symposium and a $750 stipend to help offset the costs of travel and accommodations related to attending the symposium.
Requirements:
  • Applicants must be employed by, or serve in an intern capacity with, a member garden in good standing with the Association, or must hold an individual membership with the Association.
  • Applicants must not have been awarded a Garden Scholar award or fee-waiver within the previous 12 months.
The link to the application is here.
PLEASE NOTE: It’s the same application for all three symposia – applicants will select which symposium they’re attending as part of the application.