The Loy McCandless Marks Scholarship aims to promote the study of tropical horticulture and landscape architecture. A scholarship will be provided to a well-qualified student specializing in tropical horticulture, botany, or landscape architecture for the purpose of studying abroad at botanical institutions. Travel must commence within 12 months of the award. 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 description of their research endeavors and how the scholarship will support these endeavors; a proposed itinerary along with any potential or confirmed collaborating institutions for the student's international study of tropical horticulture or architecture; a budget for the travel and study proposed; a CV; transcripts; and two letters of recommendation which should include comments on the student's academic progress and achievement, personal qualities, and eligibility for the program they have 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. The application and the proposal should be submitted to the National Tropical Botanical Garden. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Garden Club of America for more information.