Description
The RHS/GCA Interchange Fellowship is a reciprocal exchange programme, sponsored jointly by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the UK, and by The Garden Club of America (GCA) in the USA, in association with Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, USA. Its aim – to foster British-American relations, promote horticultural studies and the exchange of information in this field, and of course to develop the horticultural and educational leaders of the future!
Contact Details
Contact Name
RHS Interchange Fellowship Panel
Contact Telephone
01483-479719
Availability
Nationality
All Nationalities
Company Size
Less than 6
6-10
11-50
Greater than 50
Percentage or Amount Available
See website
Other Details
Criteria
The scheme is open to British university graduates with a degree in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany or environmental studies (final-year students expecting to graduate the following summer may also apply), and to British student horticulturists in possession of a recognised horticultural qualification (Diploma/HND or equivalent).
Contribution Required
If the Masters Programme option is chosen, the award will cover the following:
Up to £350 to cover university application costs. The successful applicant may apply to a total of 5 universities within the approved GCA Zones, provided this monetary cap is not exceeded.
Cost of sitting the GRE exam and university registration fees.
Cost of visa application fee.
Cost of return travel to the USA (economy class).
Up to USD $30,000 to cover the cost of tuition, university or equivalent housing, meal plan, and university health plan. This includes up to USD $750 (per semester) to cover cost of books and study materials and up to USD $300 (per month) for personal incidentals and travel expenses to selected GCA meetings.
If the Internship at Longwood Gardens option is chosen the award will cover the following:
Cost of visa application.
Cost of return travel to the USA (economy class).
Housing (at Longwood Gardens with computer access).
Salary of USD $8.50/hour or current rate.
A Social Security card.
Health insurance (including repatriation insurance).
Shared use of a vehicle.
Safety equipment (if required).
Funds for extra travel, lodging, fees and registration for up to two conferences/garden visits related to the intern’s field of study (these may not be more than two weeks in duration).
Source of Funding
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the UK, and by The Garden Club of America (GCA)
Managing Organisation (If Different)
None
Advantage West Midlands?
No