Stephanie H. Greene Scholarship

The Stephanie H. Greene Scholarship celebrates a former club member. The Scholarship program offers financial aid to students and adults. The purpose is to promote study in Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Forestry, Agronomy, and Environmental studies. Applicants must be majoring in one of these fields of study.

The scholarship is open to any person who resides in Libertyville, IL., and neighboring communities. The applicant must be enrolled or have a letter of acceptance to a two or four year college or university within the above noted courses of study; this includes currently enrolled college students, high school seniors, and adults returning to school.

1. Complete the following application.
2. Include two letters of recommendation from a source other than a relative, who can describe your character. Reference letters must be mailed or emailed directly from the author.
3. Complete a personal statement essay ( 500 words or less) discussing your background, future goals and commitment to your chosen career. The essay must be in first person and typed or computer generated using 12 point double spaced format.
4. Attach an official notice of acceptance to the college; university or technical school for the upcoming semester/school year.
5. Assemble and mail all documents as a complete packet to the TCGC Scholarship Chairperson, address on the application. All mailed applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2025.
6. You may also submit the application and essay via email to braunsch@uic.edu . Application and essay should be submitted as .pdf documents. Scan college acceptance letter as .pdf and attach. Reference letters must be emailed directly from the author. All applications must be received (email) or postmarked (Postal mail) by April 1, 2025.

Applications must be received no later than the deadline date of April 1, 2025. Applications received after that date will NOT be considered.

• Applications must include all required information.
• Any reference to the Applicant’s name will be deleted prior to the selection.
• The selection process will be completed by a committee of TCGC Members.
• Strong consideration will be given to the level of volunteerism, activities, and community service involvement.
• All applicants will be notified of their status regarding the final selection.

Provide the following information in your letter or email:

Full Name
Home Address
City State Zip
E-mail Phone
School Currently attending:
Current Weighted Cumulative Grade Point Average
College / University attending in the fall
Department Enrolled
Major Minor
Expected date of college graduation and degree
Occupational Objective after College Graduation
Student Signature

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS Information WITH THE OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS TO

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

Mail all forms to :
Carol Braunschweig
746 Liberty Bell Ln
Libertyville, IL 60048
or attach and export as .pdf to email: braunsch@uic.ed