Scholarships

The application for the Winter/Spring 2025 Scholarship Programs will open on January 3, 2025.

Mission: The Scholarship Committee’s mission is to award NYC public school science teachers scholarships to attend professional, activity-oriented ecology, plant science and gardening programs to enhance classroom learning. Scholarships are awarded to select horticultural and Audubon Society programs. To this end committee members:

  • Research and select program providers
  • Publicize scholarship availabilities
  • Review applications
  • Select recipients

Eligibility: Selections are based on application quality and principal’s recommendation. Science teachers in New York City public Pre-K, elementary, middle and high schools in all five boroughs are eligible to apply. Preference is given to teachers in Title One schools. CGC scholarships cover:

  • Full tuition
  • ā€œPā€ in-service credit fees where applicable
  • Required course materials where applicable
  • Room and board where required

Teachers cover their own transportation costs for local programs.