The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship will be awarded to promote the study of tropical horticulture and landscape architecture. Eligibility is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are currently and actively enrolled in a U.S.-based institution. Travel must commence within 12 months of the award. This scholarship will be awarded to a well-qualified student specializing in tropical horticulture, botany, or landscape architecture for the purpose of studying abroad at botanical institutions. Scholarship funds the international study of tropical horticulture or landscape architecture. This does not mean that the scholar's study needs to take place in a tropical climate. The scholar could study in temperate regions as long as the destination is international. Applicants must submit a proposed itinerary along with any potential or confirmed collaborating institutions for your international study of tropical horticulture or architecture. The itinerary needs to take into account that travel must begin within 12 months of being awarded the scholarship. The budget for the travel and study proposed is also required. If additional funds are needed beyond the Marks Scholarship funding, applicants must include an explanation of how they are planning to fund the additional expenses. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation. They should include comments on the applicant's academic progress and achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the program the applicant has selected. The references should be familiar with the applicant's proposed international study and itinerary and speak to the applicant's capability to achieve the proposed study. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Garden Club of America for more information.