Annual Scholarships

Thanks to proceeds from the club’s Gate & Garden Tour and the generous contributions of sponsors, the club has awarded scholarships to local high school and college students each year for over a decade. Laguna Beach Garden Club presented $15,000 worth of scholarships to local students in 2024!

Apply for a Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

  • College-bound Laguna Beach High School seniors interested in the environment, conservation, horticulture and related fields.
  • Saddleback Community College students who take classes in the Horticulture Department.

Selection Criteria

The garden club awards scholarships to students who demonstrate interest in, or who study, horticulture, landscape design, plant science, ecology, environmental science, conservation and similar fields. Students are required to submit an essay by March 1 outlining their future plans and their experience or interest in any of these or related fields.

Application Process

Students should apply for a scholarship directly with the local scholarship coordinators in their schools.