Each year of the program an American student travels to Great Britain as the McLaren Scholar under
the auspices of The Institute of Horticulture in the British Isles. The American student's activities
include study, travel and work experiences. A British fellow studies in America as the Interchange
Fellow under the auspices of The Garden Club of America. The British student's experience generally
includes an academic year at a university, as well as travel. The McLaren scholar is able to combine
practical experience and study at several institutions. She/he is expected to arrive in England during
the summer to allow adequate time for visits to sites of horticultural interest. The program for the
academic year provides periods for study, research and practical work at the famous Royal Botanic
Gardens at Kew and Edinburgh, as well as an optional university semester, when the fellow may have
the opportunity to pursue a research project under the guidance of an advisory panel.
The Martin McLaren trust provides for the major costs of housing, board, tuition and an allowance for
personal needs during the American student's year in Great Britain. All travel arrangements to Great
Britain are made by the Garden Club of America. Any additional funds for personal expenses exceeding
the allowance are supplied by the candidate. The student is responsible for providing a passport and
student visa, or any other documentation with accompanying medical requirements, photos, etc.
Eligibility:
The McLaren scholarship for American citizens to study in Great Britain is open to recent college
graduates who have earned a BA or BS degree. The scholarship is for a single unaccompanied person.
Because of a 26 year-old age limit on student travel vouchers in Great Britain and Europe, it is
strongly advised that the applicant be 26 or younger. Finalists will be requested to attend an
interview at their own expense with time and place determined annually.
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