Educational Programs

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut (FGCCT), as stated in the bylaws, is "a non-profit charitable and educational organization" which offers educational opportunities for members and non-members. Each school has four courses. Each course consists of two days of lectures with a half day exam on the third day. All schools are open to garden club members and non-members. Garden Club members who successfully complete all four courses in a School may join the corresponding Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOLS are a series of four courses in environmental studies. Students completing the courses may become NGC Environmental Consultants.

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FLOWER SHOW SCHOOLS are a series of courses intended to train members to become accredited Flower Show Judges.

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GARDENING STUDY SCHOOLS focus on helping members become accomplished horticulturists. Courses cover all aspects of growing from understanding soil structure to pruning techniques, plant identification, etc. Students completing the courses may become Gardening Study Consultants.

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Download the Gardening Study School Scholarship Application Form.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOLS offer a series of four 10-hour courses. The course curriculum covers the history of landscape design as well as instruction from landscape architects in a variety of design techniques used in home and municipal settings. Students completing the courses may become Landscape Design Consultants.  

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College Scholarships

A scholarship of $1000 is offered by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut each year. For more information and downloadable application forms, see our scholarship information page.

Also, applicants may qualify for a $3,500 NGC scholarship. Generally 30-35 of these scholarships are awarded to students majoring in areas relating to gardening and the environment. Full information and application forms are available on the National Garden Clubs website.

Deadline	Award
March 1	NCSCG Scholarship Applications to Scholarship Chairman
July 1	FGCCT Scholarship Applications to Scholarship Chairman