Scholarships

About this program:


The scholarship was established in 1980 by a group of ten members of the Parkland Garden Club. The purpose of the scholarship is to further the interest of graduating seniors in the fields of horticulture/floriculture or a related field of study. Initially, the scholarship was in the amount of $250, and the scholarship amount for 2023 will be $2,000.00.  Applicants may be from any school district represented by members of the Parkland Garden Club, and the recipient is chosen after an interview by a committee of three garden club members. The Parkland Garden Club is proud of the many fine scholars who have profited from this philanthropy.

2024 PGC Scholarship Winner: Eric Jin

Eric Jin was awarded the 2024 Parkland Garden Club scholarship at the August meeting of the club. He is the son of Drs. Bo & Fang Jin & recently graduated from Parkland High School where he was a member of the National Math Honor Society as well as the National Science Society. An outstanding student, he was on the Principal’s List for seven semesters & involved in many other activities including tutoring students. He founded an organization called Exploring Art & volunteered at St Luke’s Acute Rehab Center. He will be attending Boston University in the fall studying Environmental Engineering. The scholarship was presented by Sue Weber, scholarship chair.

2023 PGC Scholarship Winner: Allison Emanuel

Allison Emanuel was awarded the Parkland Garden Club’s annual scholarship at their August meeting. Allison is the daughter of Mr & Mrs Jason Emanuel of Laurys Station. She is a recent graduate of Parkland High School where she was an honor student for eight consecutive semesters. She has been active in Lehigh County 4H as well as doing community service. Allison will attend Penn State University majoring in Agribusiness. Sue Weber, Scholarship Chair, presented the award.

2022 PGC Scholarship Winner: Sydney Ult

The Parkland Garden Club annual scholarship was recently awarded to Sydney Ult at our June 2022 meeting. Sydney is the daughter of Kevin and Heather Ult of New Tripoli. She is a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School where she was active in the marching band, cheerleading, drama club and skills USA. She also attended Lehigh Carbon Technical Institute. In the community she volunteered as a junior fire fighter and at her church. Sydney will attend Delaware Valley University where she will major in Animal Science Management.